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
(2020)
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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 city in Jackson County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida Panhandle and North Florida. The population was 848 at the 2020 census, down from 933 at the 2010 census.
The City of Cottondale was one of several Florida Panhandle communities devastated by Hurricane Michael in 2018.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the City of Cottondale is located in western Jackson County at 30°47′49″N 85°22′34″W / 30.79694°N 85.37611°W (30.796810, –85.376031).
U.S. Route 90 passes through the south side of town on Levy Street. US-90 leads east 9 miles (14 km) to Marianna, the Jackson county seat, and west 10 miles (16 km) to Chipley. U.S. Route 231 runs through the center of Cottondale as Main Street, leading north 31 miles (50 km) to Dothan, Alabama, and south 51 miles (82 km) to Panama City. US-231 crosses Interstate 10 3 miles (5 km) south of Cottondale; I-10 leads east 72 miles (116 km) to Tallahassee and west 120 miles (190 km) to Pensacola.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.0 km2), of which 3.3 square miles (8.6 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 3.87%, are water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Cottondale has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 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 or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 1 | 0.43% | 0.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 7 | 3 | 0.75% | 0.35% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.47% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (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% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 848 people, 353 households, and 220 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 933 people, 321 households, and 209 families residing in the city.
Education
The public schools located within Cottondale are served by the Jackson County School Board.
- Cottondale Elementary School
- Cottondale High School
Police department
Cottondale has a police force of four to five sworn officers; the police chief is Willam Watford.
See also
In Spanish: Cottondale (Florida) para niños
