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Cottonwood is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 11,265.[2]
Cottonwood | |
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City | |
 "Old Town" Historic District | |
| Motto: "The Heart of Arizona Wine Country"
"Inspiring a Vibrant Community" | |
 Location of Cottonwood in Yavapai County, Arizona | |
  Cottonwood Location in Arizona  Cottonwood Cottonwood (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 34°43′56″N 112°1′7″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arizona |
| County |  Yavapai |
| Named for | Cottonwood Tree |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Body | Cottonwood City Council (6 members plus Mayor) |
| • Mayor | Tim Elinski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.61 sq mi (43.03 km2) |
| • Land | 16.61 sq mi (43.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,314 ft (1,010 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,029 |
| • Density | 724.03/sq mi (279.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (no DST/PDT) |
| ZIP code | 86326 |
| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-16410 |
| GNIS ID(s) | 27993 |
| Website | City of Cottonwood |
Geography
Cottonwood is located at 34°43′56″N 112°1′7″W (34.7321, -112.0186).[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.7 square miles (28 km2), all land.
Climate
Cottonwood has a semi-arid steppe climate. In January the normal high temperature is 55 °F (13 °C) with a low of 26 °F (−3 °C). In July the normal high temperature is 97 °F (36 °C) with a low of 68 °F (20 °C). Annual precipitation is approximately 13 inches (33 cm).
| Climate data for Cottonwood, Arizona (Tuzigoot, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1920–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
118 (48) |
116 (47) |
114 (46) |
113 (45) |
102 (39) |
89 (32) |
79 (26) |
118 (48) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 71.5 (21.9) |
74.9 (23.8) |
82.5 (28.1) |
91.3 (32.9) |
99.5 (37.5) |
108.1 (42.3) |
109.9 (43.3) |
106.7 (41.5) |
100.8 (38.2) |
92.5 (33.6) |
81.8 (27.7) |
71.3 (21.8) |
111.3 (44.1) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 60.9 (16.1) |
64.5 (18.1) |
71.2 (21.8) |
78.9 (26.1) |
87.9 (31.1) |
98.9 (37.2) |
101.1 (38.4) |
98.4 (36.9) |
93.1 (33.9) |
82.6 (28.1) |
70.5 (21.4) |
59.8 (15.4) |
80.6 (27.0) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 29.8 (−1.2) |
32.7 (0.4) |
37.6 (3.1) |
43.0 (6.1) |
50.8 (10.4) |
59.3 (15.2) |
66.8 (19.3) |
65.5 (18.6) |
58.4 (14.7) |
46.7 (8.2) |
36.0 (2.2) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
46.3 (7.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 20.9 (−6.2) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
33.6 (0.9) |
40.1 (4.5) |
49.6 (9.8) |
59.3 (15.2) |
59.1 (15.1) |
49.0 (9.4) |
36.0 (2.2) |
25.2 (−3.8) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
17.8 (−7.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 5 (−15) |
6 (−14) |
14 (−10) |
24 (−4) |
29 (−2) |
40 (4) |
52 (11) |
46 (8) |
41 (5) |
21 (−6) |
8 (−13) |
8 (−13) |
5 (−15) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.10 (28) |
0.99 (25) |
1.01 (26) |
0.43 (11) |
0.42 (11) |
0.18 (4.6) |
1.64 (42) |
2.15 (55) |
1.30 (33) |
0.96 (24) |
0.70 (18) |
1.12 (28) |
12.00 (305) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.0 (2.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 52.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 inch) | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration[4] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,626 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,879 | 15.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,610 | 38.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,550 | 74.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,918 | 30.1% | |
| 2000 | 9,179 | 55.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,265 | 22.7% | |
| 2020 | 12,029 | 6.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
At the 2000 census there were 9,179 people, 3,983 households and 2,369 families in the city. The population density was 860.3 inhabitants per square mile (332.2/km2). There were 4,427 housing units at an average density of 414.9 per square mile (160.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.2% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. 20.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[6] Of the 3,983 households 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female as Head of Household with no Husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.4% of households were one person and 19.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.
The age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median household income was $27,444 and the median family income was $37,794. Males had a median income of $24,308 versus $19,977 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,518. About 8.9% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
The city became one of the Arizona municipalities to approve of civil unions for same-sex partners.[7][8]
Economy
Cottonwood is the economic heart of the Verde Valley. The City of Cottonwood recently went through an extensive re-branding process and is now known as the “Heart of Arizona Wine Country". Focused on the Old Town Cottonwood tourist area, the City is the epicenter of the renowned Verde Valley wine region of Arizona.
Education
Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District operates public schools.
Library
The Cottonwood Public Library is part of the Yavapai County Library Network and serves the city of Cottonwood along with surrounding cities including Clarkdale, Camp Verde, Jerome, Rimrock and unincorporated areas of the Verde Valley in Yavapai County.[9]
Transportation
The city is served by Cottonwood Airport, a general aviation facility.
Notable people
- Frederick Henry Ball – American movie studio executive and younger brother of Lucille Ball.
- Junior Brown – country singer and guitarist
- Ray Manley – photographer
- June Miller – Second wife of writer Henry Miller
- John Pedersen – arms designer, known for the Pedersen device
- Alvie Self – singer, member of Rockabilly Hall of Fame
- Max Terhune – actor (1891–1973)
See also
- List of historic properties in Cottonwood, Arizona
- Cottonwood Airport
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Cottonwood Council approves civil union registry". Verde Independent. Retrieved 2018-07-27.
- "Cottonwood latest to approve civil unions". KNXV. Associated Press. 2013-12-19. Archived from the original on 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2018-07-27.
- "Cottonwood Public Library". Cottonwood Public Library. Retrieved 2013-02-12.
External links
- City of Cottonwood
- Verde Independent – local newspaper
- Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce
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