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Cobden

Minnesota · 32 residents (2025 est.) · 0.99 sq mi
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With 12 people, Cobden is a city in Minnesota. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. There are 49 fewer people here than in 2000. People stay put here: 58% were in the same home a year ago. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of people here were born outside the United States.

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

12
−80%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
32 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
−66%since 2009
from 35 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
42.5
+21%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.99 sq mi
Population, 19902024
72237516619902000201020202024Cobden
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

$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%
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

100.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.00 people
−16%since 2010
from 2.38 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

62.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
88.9%
+57.1 ptssince 2011
from 31.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
41.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
50.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2012
from 37.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2013
from 10.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
58.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2013
from 10.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
75.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
8.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
25.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
75.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
25.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 1 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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