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Cobden

Minnesota · 32 residents (2025 est.) · 0.993 sq mi
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Population has fallen 80% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12
−80%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−66%since 2009
from 35 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+21%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7223751661990201020202024Cobden
202412
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1425%(3)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(1)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4425%(3)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5425%(3)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.7%(2)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,217
+125%since 2000
from $15,179 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
−27%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food37.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German58.3%(7)
Norwegian33.3%(4)
Swedish33.3%(4)
Polish25%(3)
Irish8.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
62.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.9%
+57.1 ptssince 2011
from 31.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2012
from 37.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25%(1)
Married75%(3)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married60%(3)
Married40%(2)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobden, Minnesota?

Cobden, Minnesota has about 12 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cobden, Minnesota?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cobden, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cobden, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of people in Cobden, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cobden, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cobden, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -79 percent over that period.

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