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Cotulla, TX
City in La Salle County, Texas.
Population
3,664
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,823
ZIP codes
0
Cotulla and its ZIP codes
Cotulla at a glance
- Cotulla is about 16 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,067 a year, 11% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,100 (67% below Texas) and median rent is $821 a month.
Local data for Cotulla, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cotulla, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,067
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$93,100
Median rent
$821/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,507), German Americans (199), Scottish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Salle County. PPP loans are for Cotulla.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,856
3,240 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,399
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.49B
FY 2026, $223,432 per person
How people get to work
Cotulla, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.6%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cotulla, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 44°F
21.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cotulla, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
39.1%
U.S. 11.1% +28.0 pts
Cities near Cotulla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DilleyCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Big WellsCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| CatarinaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| FowlertonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| BrundageCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| EncinalCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cotulla, TX in?
- Cotulla is in La Salle County, Texas.
- What is the population of Cotulla, TX?
- About 3,664 people live in Cotulla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cotulla?
- Nearby places include Dilley (17 mi), Hilltop (18 mi), Big Wells (22 mi), Catarina (23 mi), Fowlerton (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023