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The City of Cotter had a population of 1,063 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Cotter is located at latitude 36.2712 and longitude -92.5354 in Baxter County. The formal boundaries for the City of Cotter encompass a land area of 2.49 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Baxter County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Cotter has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Cotter is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Baxter County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,063 (100%) |
| Population Density | 434 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $35,792 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,774 |
| Median Home Value | $193,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 656 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 369 (56.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 152 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 135 (20.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 521 |
| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
| Family Households | 349 (67.0%) |
The table below compares Cotter to the other 625 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 208 | 67th |
| Population Density | # 240 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 525 | 16th |
| Per Capita Income | # 357 | 43rd |
| Diversity Index | # 421 | 33rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Arkansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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