Cotton County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,485 | — | #2,856 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,425 | -22.3% | #2,228 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,539 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,900 | -59.6% | #2,785 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $772 | -33.6% | #2,328 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.5% | #2,710 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cotton County has a population of 5,485, making it the #2,856 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cotton County is $58,425, ranking #2,228 out of 3,222 counties — 22.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Cotton County is $113,900 (-59.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $772/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.3%.
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91.3% of residents in Cotton County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Cotton County, Oklahoma
Cotton County, Oklahoma has a total population of 5,485, making it the 2,856th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cotton County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cotton County is $58,425, which ranks #2,228 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Cotton County is $113,900, 59.6% below the national median. Renters in Cotton County pay a median gross rent of $772 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cotton County, 23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.
Cotton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%).
All data for Cotton County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.