Cold Spring is a city located in Stearns County Minnesota. Cold Spring has a 2024 population of 4,288. Cold Spring is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,171 in 2020.
The average household income in Cold Spring is $81,410 with a poverty rate of 11.89%. The median age in Cold Spring is 38 years: 36.1 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cold Spring was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,860 | 92.34% |
| Other race | 157 | 3.76% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 3.68% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.12% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,631 | 2.5 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 840 | 2.94 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 510 | 1.29 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Female | 186 | 3.54 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Male | 95 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 5.46% |
| Associates Degree | 411 | 15.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 535 | 19.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 199 | 7.39% |
| High School Graduate | 619 | 22.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 5.05% |
| Some College | 645 | 23.96% |
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 | 2,567 | 2,311 | 726 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 84 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 64 | 4 |
| Other Race | 44 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,573 | $54,175 | $56,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,019 | $0 | $56,797 |
| High School Graduate | $42,330 | $59,792 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,149 | $52,292 | $43,920 |
| Some College | $47,781 | $48,438 | $45,956 |
$50,149
Average Earnings
$52,292
Average Male
$43,920
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.45% of Cold Spring residents speak only English, while 7.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,741 | 358 | 9.57% |
| Hispanic | 296 | 128 | 43.24% |
| Other | 157 | 99 | 63.06% |
| Multiple | 150 | 1 | 0.67% |
11.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.99%
Male Poverty Rate
11.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cold Spring is Other, with 63.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cold Spring is Multiple, with 0.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.51% |
| High School | 13.25% |
| Some College | 5.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.85% |
| Male Employed | 7.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,938 | $90,335 |
| Households | $71,609 | $81,410 |
| Married Families | $103,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,833 | $52,585 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
179
Number of Veterans
160
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 6.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
83.04%
Born in Cold Spring
95.26%
Native Born
4.74%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
3.68%
Naturalized
95.26% of Cold Spring residents were born in the United States, with 83.04% having been born in Minnesota. 1.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,434 | 29 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 4,405 | 29 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 4,376 | 30 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 4,346 | 29 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 4,317 | 29 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 4,288 | 29 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 4,259 | 21 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 4,238 | 37 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 4,201 | 30 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 4,171 | -124 | -2.89% |
| 2019 | 4,295 | 66 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 4,229 | 61 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 4,168 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 4,155 | 18 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 4,137 | 60 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 4,077 | 31 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 4,046 | 13 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 4,033 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 4,021 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 4,014 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,975 | -1,459 | -32.9% |