Cottonwood township, Nebraska
Cottonwood township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cottonwood township is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 233. The land area covers 35.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 233 | ±56 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 56.8 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 124 | ±33 | 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 | 133 | ±35 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 124 | ±33 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $103,900 | ±$13,211 |
| Median Gross Rent | $500 | ±$147 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,458 | ±$8,217 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,191 | ±$11,801 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 16 | ±14 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±3.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 123 | ±34 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.2% | ±2.5% |
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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GUS Population: 31,196 (2024)
ID: 108352
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 2067, HASTINGS NE 68902-2067
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | HASTINGS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | JUNIATA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HASTINGS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HASTINGS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BLUE HILL, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BLUE HILL, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | HASTINGS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | HASTINGS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HASTINGS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HASTINGS, NE |
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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Hastings College
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College | 17.1 mi away | 710 N Turner Ave, Hastings, NE, 68901 |
40246324027405
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JENSEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 443 NORTH KEARNEY AVENUE, MINDEN, NE, 68959 |
(308) 832-2648
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BLUE HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 317 WEST GAGE STREET, BLUE HILL, NE, 68930 |
(402) 756-2701
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HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 314 N DENVER AV, HASTINGS, NE, 68901 |
(402) 461-2346
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HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 314 N DENVER AV, HASTINGS, NE, 68901 |
(402) 461-2346
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GIBBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 116 LABARRE STREET, GIBBON, NE, 68840 |
(308) 468-5889
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SHELTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 313 C STREET, SHELTON, NE, 68876 |
(308) 647-5182
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HILDRETH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 248 COMMERICAL AVENUE, HILDRETH, NE, 68947 |
(308) 938-3008
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MALTMAN MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.8 mi away | 910 MAIN STREET, WOOD RIVER, NE, 68883 |
(308) 583-2349
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AXTELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 305 NORTH MAIN STREET, AXTELL, NE, 68924 |
(308) 743-2592
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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 MINDEN, NE US, located 15.1 miles from Cottonwood township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.2° | 14.5° | 24.8° | 0.48" | 5.6" |
| February | 39.4° | 18.1° | 28.8° | 0.55" | 7.2" |
| March | 51.4° | 26.9° | 39.1° | 1.33" | 3.3" |
| April | 61.3° | 37.9° | 49.6° | 2.38" | 1.5" |
| May | 71.2° | 49.6° | 60.4° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.9° | 60.3° | 71.1° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.7° | 65.0° | 75.9° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.1° | 62.7° | 73.4° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.4° | 53.5° | 65.4° | 1.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.4° | 39.4° | 51.9° | 2.11" | 0.6" |
| November | 49.9° | 26.7° | 38.3° | 0.96" | 2.4" |
| December | 37.3° | 17.4° | 27.3° | 0.74" | 4.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Roseland village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Norman village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Heartwell village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Kenesaw village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Juniata village | Village | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3100110810. • 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.