Cottontown is a tiny town located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 397 people and three associated neighborhoods, Cottontown is the 346th largest community in Tennessee.

Cottontown real estate is some of the most expensive in Tennessee, although Cottontown house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

A relatively large number of people in Cottontown telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.25% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Cottontown is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Cottontown’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Being a small town, Cottontown does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The population of Cottontown is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 35.97% of adults in Cottontown have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Cottontown in 2022 was $49,130, which is wealthy relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $196,520 for a family of four.

The people who call Cottontown home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cottontown residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Cottontown include English, German, French, Irish, and British.

The most common language spoken in Cottontown is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.