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Cologne

Minnesota · 2,047 residents · 1.788 sq mi
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Cologne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,514. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,035 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,700. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,047
+102%since 2000
from 1,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+12%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3859021K2K2K1990201020202024Cologne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,514
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,852
+100%since 2000
from $20,955 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
9.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,850)
Black1.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(73)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other2.8%(57)
Diversity Score20.3%(415)
Diversity Score
20
+178%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 85.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cologne, Minnesota?

Cologne, Minnesota has about 2,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cologne, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cologne, Minnesota earns about $99,514 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 $277,700, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Cologne, Minnesota?

About 38.3% 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 1.8% 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 1,490 residents, a change of about 268 percent over that period.

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

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