Cottonwood is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 11,265.GeographyCottonwood is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.7sqmi, all land.ClimateCottonwood has a semi-arid steppe climate. In January the normal high temperature is with a low of. In July the normal high temperature is with a low of. Annual precipitation is around 13in.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 9,179 people, 3,983 households and 2,369 families residing in the city. The population density was 860.3 people per square mile (332.1/km²). There were 4,427 housing units at an average density of 414.9 per square mile (160.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.24% White, 0.49% Black or African American, 1.57% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 9.66% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. 20.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.