Cottonwood is a town in Houston County, Alabama, United States. One source said the town incorporated in 1901, although the 1910 U.S. Census stated 1903. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census the population was 1,289, up from 1,170 in 2000.GeographyCottonwood is located in southern Houston County at . Alabama State Route 53 passes through the center of town, leading north to Dothan and southeast 7mi to the Florida state line. Malone, Florida, is southeast of Cottonwood.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.0km2, of which 0.07km2, or 0.45%, are water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,170 people, 485 households, and 323 families residing in the town. The population density was 212.9 people per square mile (82.1/km2). There were 548 housing units at an average density of 99.7 per square mile (38.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 69.06% White, 29.06% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, and 1.20% from two or more races. 1.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
