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Cottonwood town, AL

ZIP 36320 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36320

36320 has a population of 3,137 with a median age of 51.8 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.4%+32% vs US avg
x
Black
14.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.8%-80% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.6%-34% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.0%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
26.5%+62% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.8%+51% vs US avg
x
High school
40.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.0%+0% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.1%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.9%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.7%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.6%+83% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.6%-31% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.9%+502% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 36320

Poverty Rate
17.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.6%-31% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.6%+83% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.5%+82% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
34.9%+502% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,137
Median age51.8
Poverty rate17.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Black14.3%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born18.2%