Cottonwood Shores, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cottonwood Shores, Texas
City
City Hall
Motto(s):  "People, Parks, and Prosperity"
Location of Cottonwood Shores, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Burnet
Area
• Total	1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2)
• Land	1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	833 ft (254 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,403
• Density	1,311/sq mi (506.5/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	78657
Area code(s)	830
FIPS code	48-17208
GNIS feature ID	2410246

Cottonwood Shores is a small city in Burnet County, Texas, United States. It's a friendly place with a motto: "People, Parks, and Prosperity." In 2020, about 1,403 people lived here.

Where is Cottonwood Shores?

Cottonwood Shores is located in the southwestern part of Burnet County. It sits right on the south bank of the Colorado River. This is just below where Lake Lyndon B. Johnson lets out its water.

The city is about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Marble Falls. It's also about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Burnet, which is the main town of the county. If you travel further, it's about 50 miles (80 km) west of downtown Austin.

The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Cottonwood Shores has grown over the years.

In 2020, the city had 1,403 residents. There were 405 households, which are like homes where people live together. Out of these, 264 were families. People from many different backgrounds live in Cottonwood Shores, making it a diverse community.

See also

• In Spanish: Cottonwood Shores para niños