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39%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
18%
Household income NAT. AVG.
14%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexCottonwood ShoresTexasNational
Income per capita$27,329$41,777$44,883
Median household income$66,762$80,880$81,333
Median income owner occupied$67,484$107,635$106,172
Median income renter occupied$68,783$54,463$52,080
Median earnings male$41,324$53,620$54,343
Median earnings female$0$36,296$38,439
Unemployment rate4.2%4.3%4.9%
Poverty level9.8%16.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Cottonwood Shores is 39% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Cottonwood Shores is 18% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Cottonwood Shores is 14% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Cottonwood Shores is 35% lower than the national average

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      $44,503 $66,762 $133,524
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      $53,914 $80,880 $161,760
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Cottonwood Shores median earnings by income bracket

      Cottonwood Shores employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry23.9%23.9%
      Manufacturing sector5.8%5.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services4.5%4.5%
      Public administration3.2%3.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities12.0%12.0%
      Education, health & social services7.4%7.4%
      Other39.2%39.2%

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      Cottonwood Shores, TX1,661$66,76217.9%

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      Source: The Cottonwood Shores, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.