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Cottonwood, AZ vs Yuma, AZ

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- Yuma is 0% more densely populated than Cottonwood.
- People are 25.1% more likely to be married in Yuma.
- The Median Age is 21.6 years younger in Yuma.
 Cottonwood, AZYuma, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock95,154329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
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 Population - 201011,160  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock77,515285,036,114
 Population - 19905,918  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock28.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now115.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock786.293.4
 Land Area16.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cottonwood, AZYuma, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Cottonwood, AZYuma, AZUnited States
 White78.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.2%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock59.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cottonwood, AZYuma, AZUnited States
 Married Population41.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.1%50.2%
 Never Married24.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.0%10.8%
 Widowed10.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.622.60
 Households6,329  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock25,15880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,871  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.6%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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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