Cottonwood, Apache County, Arizona facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cottonwood, Arizona
Census-designated place
Cottonwood, Apache County, Arizona Location in Arizona
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Apache
Area
• Total	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Land	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	167
• Density	1,063.69/sq mi (411.34/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
FIPS code	04-16360
GNIS feature ID	2410242

Cottonwood is a small community in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city with its own local government. In 2020, about 167 people lived in Cottonwood.

Where is Cottonwood Located?

Cottonwood is found in the state of Arizona. It is about 21 miles (34 kilometers) west of a place called Chinle. It is also about 22 miles (35 kilometers) east of Pinon.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Cottonwood covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Cottonwood has changed over time. In 2010, there were 226 residents. By 2020, the population was 167 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.

Learning in Cottonwood

Students in Cottonwood have access to educational opportunities. The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) runs the Cottonwood Day School right in the community.

Cottonwood is also part of the Chinle Unified School District. This school district operates Chinle High School, which serves students from Cottonwood and nearby areas.

See also

In Spanish: Cottonwood (condado de Apache) para niños