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Cologne

Minnesota · 1,519 residents · 1.788 sq mi
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Cologne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,452. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $213,400. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,519
+50%since 2000
from 1,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
850 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
32.0
+3%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3859021K2K2K1990201020202024Cologne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,452
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$26,226
+25%since 2000
from $20,955 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.263
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$213,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$755
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
75.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
13.7% rent
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
29.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
28.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(975)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian1.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(74)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,420)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(49)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other1.7%(26)
Diversity Score16.5%(251)
17
+126%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
46.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.8%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cologne, Minnesota?

Cologne, Minnesota has about 1,519 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cologne, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cologne, Minnesota earns about $72,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cologne, Minnesota expensive?

In Cologne, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $213,400, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Cologne, Minnesota?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cologne, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cologne, Minnesota?

About 3.9% of people in Cologne, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cologne, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cologne, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 962 residents, a change of about 173 percent over that period.

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

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