Cottonwood township, Nebraska
Cottonwood township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cottonwood township is a geographic entity located in Nance County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 62. The land area covers 45.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 62 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs | ±15.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 23 | ±14 | 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 | 45 | ±29 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 23 | ±14 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 22 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| 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 | $78,281 | ±$2,275 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,133 | ±$10,600 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±16.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±43.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 23 | ±21 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
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 COTTONWOOD
GUS Population: 62 (2024)
ID: 130365
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
11536 N 540TH ST, PALMER NE 68864-5119
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GUS Population: 3,262 (2024)
ID: 208684
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 338, FULLERTON NE 68638-0338
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FULLERTON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | FULLERTON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PALMER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | PALMER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ST PAUL, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ST PAUL, NE | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-17 | CENTRAL CITY, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FULLERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 903 BROADWAY, FULLERTON, NE, 68638 |
(308) 536-2382
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SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 1301 HOWARD AVENUE, ST. PAUL, NE, 68873 |
(308) 754-5223
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CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 423 WEST MAIN STREET, CEDAR RAPIDS, NE, 68627 |
(308) 358-0603
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CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 1604 15TH AVENUE, CENTRAL CITY, NE, 68826 |
(308) 946-2512
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CLARKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 101 WEST AMITY STREET, CLARKS, NE, 68628 |
(308) 548-2864
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SAINT EDWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.7 mi away | 302 BEAVER STREET, ST. EDWARD, NE, 68660 |
(402) 678-2204
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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 SAINT PAUL, 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 | 35.4° | 14.3° | 24.9° | 0.55" | 4.7" |
| February | 40.9° | 18.0° | 29.4° | 0.70" | 6.2" |
| March | 54.0° | 28.1° | 41.1° | 1.57" | 3.0" |
| April | 64.9° | 38.2° | 51.6° | 2.73" | 1.8" |
| May | 73.9° | 49.9° | 61.9° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.3° | 60.0° | 72.2° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.8° | 65.0° | 76.9° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.6° | 63.0° | 74.8° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.0° | 53.6° | 66.8° | 2.13" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.5° | 40.4° | 53.5° | 2.18" | 0.4" |
| November | 50.1° | 27.7° | 38.9° | 1.18" | 2.2" |
| December | 38.0° | 18.2° | 28.1° | 0.86" | 4.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Palmer village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Wolbach village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Belgrade village | Village | 12.4 mi | — |
| Archer CDP | CDP | 12.5 mi | — |
| Fullerton city | City | 13.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3112510845. • 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.