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Cosmos

Minnesota · 507 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Cosmos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,156. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
507
−13%since 2000
from 582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
519 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+2%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4605005405806201990201020202024Cosmos
2024536
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,156
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,956
+68%since 2000
from $15,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(572)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(449)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(34)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score20.2%(102)
Diversity Score
20
+684%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cosmos, Minnesota?

Cosmos, Minnesota has about 507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cosmos, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cosmos, Minnesota earns about $45,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cosmos, Minnesota expensive?

In Cosmos, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Cosmos, Minnesota?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cosmos, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cosmos, Minnesota?

About 12.2% of people in Cosmos, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cosmos, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cosmos, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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