Cottonwood County, Minnesota's estimated 2024 population is 11,256 with a growth rate of -0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cottonwood County, Minnesota is the 64th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 11,715 and has seen a growth of -3.92% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,941 | -63 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 11,004 | -63 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 11,067 | -63 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 11,130 | -63 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 11,193 | -63 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 11,256 | -63 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 11,319 | -63 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 11,382 | -212 | -1.83% |
| 2021 | 11,594 | 78 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 11,516 | 284 | 2.53% |
| 2019 | 11,232 | -42 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 11,274 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 11,263 | -119 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 11,382 | -49 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 11,431 | -82 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 11,513 | -45 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 11,558 | -20 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 11,578 | -138 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 11,716 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 11,715 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,694 | -2,160 | -14.54% |
| 1980 | 14,854 | -33 | -0.22% |
| 1970 | 14,887 | -1,279 | -7.91% |
| 1960 | 16,166 | 403 | 2.56% |
| 1950 | 15,763 | -380 | -2.35% |
| 1940 | 16,143 | 1,361 | 9.21% |
| 1930 | 14,782 | 212 | 1.46% |
| 1920 | 14,570 | 1,919 | 15.17% |
| 1910 | 12,651 | 582 | 4.82% |
| 1900 | 12,069 | 4,657 | 62.83% |
| 1890 | 7,412 | 1,879 | 33.96% |
| 1880 | 5,533 | 4,999 | 936.14% |
| 1870 | 534 | 522 | 4350% |
| 1860 | 12 | -10,929 | -99.89% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,483 | 82.76% |
| Other race | 628 | 5.48% |
| Two or more races | 578 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 393 | 3.43% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.68% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,659 | 2.38 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 2,277 | 3.07 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 1,720 | 1.19 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 409 | 3.29 | 65 | 35 |
| Male | 253 | 2.68 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 376 | 4.85% |
| Associates Degree | 942 | 12.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,310 | 16.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 462 | 5.96% |
| High School Graduate | 2,728 | 35.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 2.74% |
| Some College | 1,716 | 22.15% |
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 | 6,724 | 6,383 | 1,587 |
| Hispanic | 562 | 374 | 124 |
| 2+ Races | 274 | 212 | 93 |
| Other Race | 268 | 150 | 29 |
| Asian | 216 | 159 | 22 |
| Black | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| Islander | 59 | 59 | 20 |
| Native American | 28 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,443 | $73,182 | $39,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,604 | $71,833 | $56,157 |
| High School Graduate | $40,845 | $47,727 | $34,279 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,417 | $48,333 | $39,167 |
| Overall | $42,427 | $51,197 | $35,114 |
| Some College | $37,031 | $47,417 | $26,728 |
$42,427
Average Earnings
$51,197
Average Male
$35,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.63% of Cottonwood County, Minnesota residents speak only English, while 9.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,109 | 1,096 | 12.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,201 | 252 | 20.98% |
| Multiple | 578 | 216 | 37.37% |
| Asian | 393 | 142 | 36.13% |
| Other | 626 | 39 | 6.23% |
| Native | 78 | 32 | 41.03% |
| Black | 195 | 28 | 14.36% |
14.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.83%
Male Poverty Rate
16.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood County, Minnesota is Native, with 41.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood County, Minnesota is Other, with 6.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.4% |
| High School | 14.46% |
| Some College | 10.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.83% |
| Female Employed | 7.11% |
| Male Employed | 5.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,667 | $97,417 |
| Households | $68,239 | $83,505 |
| Married Families | $94,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,719 | $55,148 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
526
Number of Veterans
466
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 184 |
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 7.03% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.35% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
71.21%
Born in Cottonwood County, Minnesota
94.07%
Native Born
5.93%
Foreign Born
3.62%
Non Citizen
2.3%
Naturalized
94.07% of Cottonwood County, Minnesota residents were born in the United States, with 71.21% having been born in Minnesota. 3.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.