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Cottonwood

Minnesota · 1,149 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Cottonwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,149
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+14%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9221K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cottonwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,119
+62%since 2000
from $19,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,105)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(26)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(79)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,066)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(39)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(136)
Diversity Score
12
+72%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonwood, Minnesota?

Cottonwood, Minnesota has about 1,149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottonwood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Cottonwood, Minnesota earns about $61,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonwood, Minnesota expensive?

In Cottonwood, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonwood, Minnesota?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonwood, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonwood, Minnesota?

About 11.9% of people in Cottonwood, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonwood, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonwood, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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