Cotton County GIS Maps
Cotton County, Oklahoma, has 5,527 residents and covers 632.7 square miles. The population declined 10.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Cotton County is 40033.
Walters is the county's largest population center. Cotton County also includes 6 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 11 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Cotton County Trends
- Population
- 5,527▾
- Median Home Value
- $113,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,222▴
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Cotton County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cotton County Population
Cotton County had 5,527 residents in 2020. That was 10.8% lower than in 2010. Cotton County had 1,087 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 9 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Walters, Temple and Chattanooga.
Population Trend in Cotton County OK
Cotton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cotton County Zip Codes
Cotton County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Walters (73572), Temple (73568) and Chattanooga (73528). Walters is the largest zip by population, with about 3,405 residents or 62% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 93% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cotton County OK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73572 | Walters | 3,405 | ▾ -7.9% |
| 73568 | Temple | 1,057 | ▾ -10.6% |
| 73528 | Chattanooga | 694 | ▴ 2.1% |
| 73562 | Randlett | 579 | ▾ -25% |
| 73548 | Hastings | 439 | ▾ -15.4% |
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Cotton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cotton County Demographics
Cotton County has a median age of 43.2, which makes the county a little older than Oklahoma overall. About 22.7% of residents are under 18, while 19% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cotton County OK
Median Age
43.2
Under 18
22.7%
Age 65+
19%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
Cotton County School Districts
Cotton County is served by 7 public school districts with 2,222 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Walters Public Schools, Empire Public Schools and Geronimo Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 64% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cotton County OK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walters Public Schools | 588 | 26.5% | ▾ -3.1% |
| Empire Public Schools | 506 | 22.8% | ▴ 3.3% |
| Geronimo Public Schools | 322 | 14.5% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Grandfield Public Schools | 218 | 9.8% | ▴ 2.8% |
| Big Pasture Public Schools | 217 | 9.8% | ▴ 3.3% |
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Cotton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cotton County Housing & Real Estate
Cotton County has a median home value of $113,200 and a median gross rent of $742. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Oklahoma median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $99,475 and homes spent about 106 days on the market.
Cotton County Housing Mix
Cotton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cotton County Housing Trends
Cotton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cotton County, OK
Cotton County has 219 business listings across 122 categories. The largest categories in Cotton County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (11, 5.0%), Public And Government Association (8, 3.7%), and Baptist Church (8, 3.7%). The full Cotton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cotton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cotton County, OK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 11 | 5.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 8 | 3.7% |
| Baptist Church | 8 | 3.7% |
| Casinos | 7 | 3.2% |
| Gas Stations | 7 | 3.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 6 | 2.7% |
| Public Service And Government | 6 | 2.7% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 4 | 1.8% |
| Post Offices | 4 | 1.8% |
| Religious Organization | 4 | 1.8% |
Cotton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Apartments | Accommodation | Walters |
| Walters Co-Op Elevator Association | Agriculture | Walters |
| Countryville Bar & Grill | American Restaurants | Devol |
| Appraisal Services | Appraisal Services | Walters |
| US Army Fort Sill | Armed Forces Branch | Fort Sill |
| Arvest Bank ATM | ATMs | Walters |
| Walters Football Field | Attractions And Activities | Walters |
| High's Auction & Real Estate Service | Auction House | Walters |
| Mac's Body Shop & Walters Wrecker Service | Auto Body Shop | Walters |
| Johnnys Car Care | Auto Repair | Walters |
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Cotton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cotton County Basemaps
Cotton County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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