Cottonwood, Alabama
Town · Population 1,093 · #248 in Alabama
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About Cottonwood
Set in the southeastern part of Alabama, Cottonwood is a small town with an estimated population of 1,093.
Cottonwood holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 5.78 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 189 residents per square mile.
📰 Cottonwood News Today
- Ne’adream Peterson Sports Illustrated · Aug 16
- Volunteers travel hundreds of miles to build church expansion in Cottonwood WTVY · Jun 10
- Cottonwood Football Schedule MaxPreps · Jul 7
- Obituary for Judy Baxter Wells - Ward-Wilson Funeral Home Ward-Wilson Funeral Home · Dec 27
- Mr. William Douglas "Billy" Hatcher Rickey Stokes News · May 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cottonwood Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Cottonwood — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cottonwood
- Burger Barn
- The Rodeo Cantina & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cottonwood
- Cottonwood Sports Complex reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cottonwood
- Cottonwood Elementary School
- Cottonwood High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,093
Rank in state#248 of 463
Land area5.78 sq mi
Density189/sq mi
Coordinates31.0540, -85.2996