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Cottontown, TN
Census-designated place in Sumner County, Tennessee.
Population
374
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
107
ZIP codes
0
Cottontown and its ZIP codes
Cottontown at a glance
- Cottontown is 38% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
Local data for Cottontown, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumner County. PPP loans are for Cottontown.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,571
62,901 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,326
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,196 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cottontown, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
809
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
598
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
54.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cottontown, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Cottontown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New DealCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Walnut GroveCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.8 |
| GraballCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2 |
| GallatinCity | 5.9 mi | 35.3 |
| Shackle IslandCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.5 |
| White HouseCity | 7.4 mi | 11.8 |
| PortlandCity | 9.6 mi | 15.1 |
| Cross PlainsCity | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| HendersonvilleCity | 11 mi | 31.7 |
| MillersvilleCity | 11 mi | 13.8 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| BethpageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| GoodlettsvilleCity | 13 mi | 14.4 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Castalian SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| RidgetopCity | 14 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cottontown, TN in?
- Cottontown is in Sumner County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Cottontown, TN?
- About 374 people live in Cottontown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cottontown?
- Nearby places include New Deal (4.7 mi), Walnut Grove (5 mi), Graball (5.8 mi), Gallatin (5.9 mi), Shackle Island (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023