Cottondale

Cottondale is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The population was 869 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 865. Cottondale has a police force of four to five sworn officers; the police chief is Willam Watford. Cottondale High School is located here. Cottondale is also the home of Registers Meats, popular for its homemade sausage. .Speed TrapCottondale is well-known speed trap. Entering the jurisdiction on Hwy 231, the speed limit drops from 65 to 55 to 45 to 35 in a quarter mile. There are no flashing lights warning motorists to reduce speed. There is substantial online outrage over the trap and the interactions between local law enforcement.GeographyCottondale is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7sqmi, of which 1.5sqmi is land and 0.2sqmi is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 869 people, 376 households, and 239 families residing in the town. The population density was 573.2 inhabitants per square mile (220.7/km²). There were 445 housing units at an average density of 293.5 per square mile (113.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 76.41% White, 18.64% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.58% from other races, and 3.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population.