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Cokato

Minnesota · 2,799 residents · 1.555 sq mi
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Cokato has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,799
+3%since 2000
from 2,727 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,800 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+15%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Cokato
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,136
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,613 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,991
+40%since 2000
from $17,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,608)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(73)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(219)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(2,503)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(134)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other3.2%(88)
Diversity Score21.9%(614)
Diversity Score
22
+173%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cokato, Minnesota?

Cokato, Minnesota has about 2,799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cokato, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cokato, Minnesota earns about $56,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cokato, Minnesota expensive?

In Cokato, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $150,700, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Cokato, Minnesota?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cokato, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cokato, Minnesota?

About 9.3% of people in Cokato, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cokato, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cokato, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 619 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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