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Cottage Grove

Tennessee · 66 residents · 0.171 sq mi
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Cottage Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,036. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
−32%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
386 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+36%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5169871051231990201020202024Cottage Grove
202460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,036
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,954
+61%since 2000
from $13,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
18.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(51)
Black3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(2)
Diversity Score18.1%(12)
Diversity Score
18
+601%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.2 min
+124%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottage Grove, Tennessee?

Cottage Grove, Tennessee has about 66 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottage Grove, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cottage Grove, Tennessee earns about $43,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cottage Grove, Tennessee?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cottage Grove, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottage Grove, Tennessee?

About 25.4% of people in Cottage Grove, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottage Grove, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottage Grove, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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