| Place Name | Cottonwood |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 36320 |
| County | Houston County |
| Area Code(s) | 334 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,499 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -18.70% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 69.49% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Dothan, AL |
| US Congressional District(s) | Alabama 2nd |
| State House Districts | 86 |
| State Senate Districts | 29 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 69.49% |
| African American | 29.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.27% |