Cotton township, Indiana
Cotton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cotton township is a geographic entity located in Switzerland County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,856. The land area covers 35.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,856 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 783 | ±144 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 881 | ±161 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 783 | ±144 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 98 | ±82 |
| Median Home Value | $209,900 | ±$24,621 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,479 | ±$17,767 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,726 | ±$3,858 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 39 | ±38 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,132 | ±208 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.1% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF COTTON
GUS Population: 1,848 (2024)
ID: 164157
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: KELLY PURVIS
11793 HARLOW RD, BENNINGTON IN 47011-1917
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GUS Population: 9,988 (2024)
ID: 125987
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PAYROLL CLERK
212 W MAIN ST, VEVAY IN 47043-0000
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Burlington, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Aurora, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Carrollton, KY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 08-12 | Carrollton, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carrollton, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Carrollton, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | Carrollton, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Burlington, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Dillsboro, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Warsaw, KY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Veritas Baptist College
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College | 18.0 mi away | 208 Walnut Street, Suite 115, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025 |
8122211714
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GALLATIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 209 WEST MARKET STREET, WARSAW, KY, 41095 |
(859) 567-2786
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Gateway Community and Technical College
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College | 21.3 mi away | 500 Technology Way, Florence, KY, 41042 |
8594414500
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SWITZERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 205 FERRY STREET, VEVAY, IN, 47043 |
(812) 427-3363
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Beckfield College-Florence
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College | 22.4 mi away | 16 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY, 41042 |
8593719393
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OHIO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 503 SECOND STREET, RISING SUN, IN, 47040 |
(812) 432-2257
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Empire Beauty School-Florence
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College Vocational | 22.8 mi away | 7285 Turfway Rd, Florence, KY, 41042 |
8009204593
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DILLSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 10151 LIBRARY LANE, DILLSBORO, IN, 47018 |
(812) 954-4151
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Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 600 Rodeo Drive, Suite 2, Erlanger, KY, 41018-1279 |
8593420740
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AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 414 2ND STREET, AURORA, IN, 47001 |
(812) 926-0646
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WARSAW MARKLAND DAM, KY US, located 6.7 miles from Cotton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.4° | 23.1° | 32.8° | 3.18" | 1.5" |
| February | 46.2° | 25.6° | 35.9° | 3.46" | 2.8" |
| March | 55.6° | 32.6° | 44.1° | 4.22" | 0.7" |
| April | 67.4° | 42.3° | 54.9° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.6° | 52.8° | 64.2° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.0° | 61.6° | 72.3° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.3° | 65.9° | 76.1° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.5° | 64.6° | 75.1° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.7° | 56.9° | 68.3° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.6° | 45.0° | 56.8° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.2° | 34.0° | 45.1° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.9° | 27.9° | 36.9° | 3.89" | 1.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Enterprise CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Florence CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Warsaw city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Vevay town | Town | 9.5 mi | — |
| Rabbit Hash CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
| Ghent city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1815515328. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.