Cottle County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Cottle County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Cottle County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cottle County, Texas. The estimated population of Cottle County, Texas is 1,560 people, with a median age of 37.

We can look at the total population in Cottle County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,560
 -3.94% +4.14%
2020
1,624
 -1.1% -
2019
1,642
+1.17%
-
2018
1,623
+8.34%
-
2017
1,498
 - -

Population of Cottle County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
62.6%
53.6%
 +16.79%
Black/African American
7.1%
10.2%
 -30.39%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
20.6%
32.7%
 -37.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
1%
 +360.00%
Other
4.9%
2.1%
 +133.33%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Cottle County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37 -0.8% 29 -15.7% 38.6 -3.98%
2020 37.3 +0.54% 34.4 -6.27% 40.2 +8.06%
2019 37.1 -2.11% 36.7 +3.97% 37.2 -16.03%
2018 37.9 -20.38% 35.3 -25.68% 44.3 -7.52%
2017 47.6 - 47.5 - 47.9 -

The median age of Cottle County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 159 -9.4% 56 +166.37% 133 123
10 to 19 103 +58.82% 93 -39.61% 163 53
20 to 29 44 +102.82% 75 +64.12% 85 107
30 to 39 28 +126.77% 79 +57.47% 64 126
40 to 49 96 -32.53% 90 -13.57% 47 75
50 to 59 117 -4.2% 93 1.72% 107 90
60 to 69 92 2.48% 106 +2.38% 87 107
70+ 119 -40.51% 148 -19.45% 74 119

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cottle County, Texas is $43,654.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Cottle County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,350.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,393.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,298.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cottle County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cottle County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Cottle County, Texas is currently $63,500.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.81% of households in Cottle County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Cottle County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cottle County is $26,325.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Cottle County by the total population of Cottle County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Cottle County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cottle County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.99%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Cottle County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Cottle County over the age of 16 is 1,177.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Cottle County is 62.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 89 15.70% 28.60%
20 to 24 years 75 90.70% 16.20%
25 to 29 years 117 65.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 77 97.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 190 76.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 164 98.20% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 78 92.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 108 75.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 158 35.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 121 16.50% 40.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cottle County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 885 63.40% 3.20%
Black or African American 98 74.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 68 83.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 124 61.30% 14.50%
Hispanic or Latino 261 54.00% 7.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 736 65.90% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cottle County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cottle County is 740, with median earnings of $31,532.00.

Women in Cottle County, Texas earning approximately 48.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 740 $31,532.00
Male 349 $45,804.00
Female 391 $22,228.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 98 $61,250.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 43 $43,393.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $32,292.00
Healthcare Support 38 $15,588.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $54,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 106 $13,542.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $10,592.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $34,250.00
Sales 40 $36,528.00
Office and Administrative Support 119 $32,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $29,583.00
Construction and Extraction 79 $62,813.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $53,438.00
Production 4 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 62 $61,875.00 36 $11,667.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 34 $43,929.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 15 $32,292.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 38 $15,588.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $54,375.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $0.00 77 $9,850.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $0.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 14 $0.00
Sales 8 $0.00 32 $35,972.00
Office and Administrative Support 46 $50,227.00 73 $20,924.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $29,583.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 79 $62,813.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $53,438.00 0 $0.00
Production 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 654 households in Cottle County, with an average household size of 2.39 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 386 families in Cottle County with an average family size of 3.17 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 256 25 105 268
Average Household Size 2.65 4.96 4.37 1.12
Total Families 256 25 105 0
Average Household Size 2.65 3.88 4.29 0

Poverty

Of the 386 families in Cottle County, 18.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cottle County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,050 housing units in Cottle County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 654 62.29%
Vacant 396 37.71%

19.05% of the total 1,050 housing units in Cottle County are rental units. This is approximately 200 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 412 are occupied by the owner - or 39.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cottle County is $420.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cottle County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    42
  • Less than $500
    140
  • $500 to $999
    36
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    24
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cottle County is $52,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Cottle County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    197
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    129
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    32
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    28
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    19
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    7
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Cottle County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Cottle County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    236
  • 1940 to 1949
    119
  • 1950 to 1959
    151
  • 1960 to 1969
    126
  • 1970 to 1979
    232
  • 1980 to 1989
    56
  • 1990 to 1999
    61
  • 2000 to 2009
    34
  • 2010 to 2013
    35
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Cottle County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    50
  • 1 vehicle available
    237
  • 2 vehicles available
    205
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    162

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Cottle County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Cottle County that commute to work in a particular way.

17.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cottle County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    151
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    148
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    40
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    58
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    17
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    9
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    131
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    28
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    12
  • 90 or more minutes
    9

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Cottle County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Cottle County, Texas

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