2025 Compare Cities People:
Cottonwood, AZ vs Lake Wylie, SC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lake Wylie is 0% more densely populated than Cottonwood.
- People are 47.4% more likely to be married in Lake Wylie.
- The Median Age is 11.8 years younger in Lake Wylie.
 Cottonwood, AZLake Wylie, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,560329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 space3
 Population - 201011,160  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,061285,036,114
 Population - 19905,918  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock358.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now115.7%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,725.093.4
 Land Area16.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.8264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cottonwood, AZLake Wylie, SCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Cottonwood, AZLake Wylie, SCUnited States
 White78.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.5%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Cottonwood, AZLake Wylie, SCUnited States
 Married Population41.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock38.8%50.2%
 Never Married24.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.7%10.8%
 Widowed10.8%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.682.60
 Households6,329  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,91280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,871  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

   |    Reply

Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cottonwood

Reviews for Lake Wylie    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

A relaxed & easy-going area. New Lowes and Wal-Mart might be the start of changing  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lake Wylie


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.