The population of Cottonwood, AZ was estimated to be 12,000 in 2022. The median age of the Cottonwood population is 50.9.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Cottonwood, AZ is about 7% lower than the national average. The median household income in Cottonwood is $37,146.
Cottonwood, AZ Education
High School Graduate: 37%
Some College: 31%
Associates Degree: 10%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 22%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 55%
High School Graduate: 66%
Some College: 78%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 74%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Some College: 5%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 4%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Cottonwood, AZ. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
Cottonwood Job Market
Cottonwood is a city in Arizona with a population of around 13,000. Top industries in Cottonwood include Agriculture, Leisure and Hospitality, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Cottonwood is growing steadily in part because of the growing wine industry in Verde Valley. People like working in Cottonwood because of the mild winters, historical Old Town Cottonwood, and beautiful natural surroundings. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Cottonwood than in the rest of the US.