Cottondale, Florida facts for kids
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Cottondale, Florida
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| City of Cottondale | |
| Motto(s):
"Crossroads of the Panhandle"
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.41 sq mi (8.84 km2) |
| • Land | 3.27 sq mi (8.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 848 |
| • Density | 259.41/sq mi (100.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32431
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-14850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0280886 |
Cottondale is a small city in Jackson County, Florida, United States. It is located in the Florida Panhandle, which is the northwestern part of Florida. In 2020, about 848 people lived there.
The City of Cottondale was affected by Hurricane Michael in 2018. This strong storm caused a lot of damage to many towns in the Florida Panhandle.
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About Cottondale's Weather
The weather in Cottondale is usually warm and humid. Summers are hot and sticky. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
How Many People Live Here?
A census is an official count of how many people live in a place. It also gathers information about them. The United States government does a census every ten years.
Here's how Cottondale's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 438 | — | |
| 1930 | 550 | 25.6% | |
| 1940 | 719 | 30.7% | |
| 1950 | 747 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 849 | 13.7% | |
| 1970 | 765 | −9.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,056 | 38.0% | |
| 1990 | 900 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 869 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 933 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 848 | −9.1% | |
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Population Details from 2010 and 2020
The tables below show the different groups of people living in Cottondale. This information comes from the 2010 and 2020 censuses. "NH" means Non-Hispanic.
| Race | People in 2010 | People in 2020 | Percent in 2010 | Percent in 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 607 | 551 | 65.06% | 64.98% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 219 | 167 | 23.47% | 19.69% |
| Native American (NH) | 4 | 1 | 0.43% | 0.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 7 | 3 | 0.75% | 0.35% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.47% |
| Two or more races (NH) | 34 | 77 | 3.64% | 9.08% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 62 | 45 | 6.65% | 5.31% |
| Total | 933 | 848 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 848 people living in Cottondale. These people lived in 353 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Schools in Cottondale
The public schools in Cottondale are managed by the Jackson County School Board.
- Cottondale Elementary School
- Cottondale High School
Cottondale Police Department
Cottondale has its own police department. It has about four to five police officers. The chief of police is Willam Watford.
