Population 8,235 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cottontown
Household size in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Cottontown holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.69 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Cottontown is 42.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Cottontown (9.5%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cottontown
Renters in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.6% of households in Cottontown rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 37.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.1 points, even as the national share rose. Only seven of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in Cottontown are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Cottontown is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $842 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $852 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $977 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,380 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$538 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cottontown costs $1,380 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $538 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cottontown
Bachelor's degrees in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Cottontown (28.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.9 points, as it has nationally. Compared with other Tennessee cities, though, Cottontown has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cottontown is a bit above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Nashville area. The share with a diploma is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cottontown
| Period | Cottontown | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cottontown has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cottontown compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottontown | 2.77 | 42.8 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 1997 | $1,380 | 28.7% | 92.5% | 2.3% |
| New Deal | 2.68 | 44.1 | 5.4% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 1998 | $918 | 20.1% | 90.8% | 2.7% |
| White House | 2.58 | 36.7 | 14.1% | 22.8% | 4.3% | 2001 | $1,420 | 26.2% | 92.0% | 3.1% |
| Cross Plains | 2.65 | 42.2 | 14.7% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 1993 | $1,381 | 19.0% | 87.2% | 4.0% |
| Reubensville | 2.82 | 37.8 | 7.2% | 5.1% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,212 | 19.2% | 94.5% | 2.1% |
| Portland | 2.83 | 37.4 | 11.9% | 25.3% | 7.0% | 1994 | $1,146 | 15.2% | 87.4% | 4.7% |
| Millersville | 2.38 | 44.1 | 14.5% | 26.9% | 7.5% | 1992 | $1,436 | 22.6% | 89.4% | 5.3% |
| Graball | 3.22 | 38.9 | 6.1% | 14.2% | 9.9% | 1988 | $850 | 20.8% | 90.8% | 1.5% |
| Orlinda | 2.87 | 38.1 | 8.8% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,213 | 24.2% | 91.9% | 4.8% |
| Gallatin | 2.50 | 39.1 | 12.1% | 38.1% | 6.0% | 1997 | $1,495 | 33.3% | 91.7% | 3.0% |
| Hendersonville | 2.64 | 42.1 | 7.7% | 26.5% | 5.2% | 1993 | $1,946 | 44.9% | 95.3% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cottontown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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