Cottonwood, California
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Cottonwood is a census-designated place located in Shasta County, California. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 2,960.
Geography
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Location of Cottonwood, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²). 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,960 people, 1,068 households, and 776 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 478.2/km² (1,237.2/mi²). There are 1,131 housing units at an average density of 182.7/km² (472.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 86.32% White, 0.24% African American, 3.21% Native American, 3.04% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.34% from other races, and 3.82% from two or more races. 9.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,068 households out of which 42.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% are married couples living together, 16.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% are non-families. 22.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.22.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 32.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $30,191, and the median income for a family is $31,808. Males have a median income of $31,161 versus $20,755 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $11,778. 18.3% of the population and 12.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.