Cokato is a city located in Wright County Minnesota. Cokato has a 2024 population of 2,762. Cokato is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,792 in 2020.
The average household income in Cokato is $71,822 with a poverty rate of 7.98%. The median age in Cokato is 36.1 years: 30.1 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cokato was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,329 | 84.05% |
| Other race | 266 | 9.6% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 4.69% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,059 | 2.51 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 551 | 3.33 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Non Family | 386 | 1.13 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Female | 81 | 3.44 | 79 | 21 |
| Male | 41 | 2.56 | 0 | 100 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 8.5% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 237 | 12.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 2.38% |
| High School Graduate | 786 | 42.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 3.25% |
| Some College | 430 | 23.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,636 | 1,423 | 273 |
| Other Race | 195 | 195 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 195 | 195 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,319 | $45,486 | $49,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,500 | $61,563 | $61,458 |
| High School Graduate | $51,313 | $53,176 | $40,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $71,125 | $77,527 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,228 | $54,141 | $45,476 |
| Some College | $57,670 | $75,568 | $50,707 |
$52,228
Average Earnings
$54,141
Average Male
$45,476
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.71% of Cokato residents speak only English, while 8.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,251 | 187 | 8.31% |
| Other | 266 | 18 | 6.77% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 18 | 6.77% |
7.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.43%
Male Poverty Rate
8.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cokato is White, with 8.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cokato is Hispanic, with 6.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.09% |
| High School | 6.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.03% |
| Female Employed | 3.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,102 | $85,124 |
| Households | $64,844 | $71,822 |
| Married Families | $85,027 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,188 | $45,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
150
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 8.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.83%
Born in Cokato
92.2%
Native Born
7.8%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
6.82%
Naturalized
92.2% of Cokato residents were born in the United States, with 72.83% having been born in Minnesota. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,725 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 2,733 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 2,740 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 2,747 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 2,755 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 2,762 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 2,770 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 2,777 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 2,790 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 2,792 | 42 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 2,750 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 2,747 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 2,735 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 2,729 | 7 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 2,722 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2,722 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,721 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2,721 | 10 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 2,711 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 2,696 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,727 | 2 | 0.07% |