Cottonwood County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,458 | — | #2,390 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,941 | -2.9% | #976 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,026 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $169,300 | -39.9% | #1,821 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | -29.8% | #1,979 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +19.1% | #1,948 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cottonwood County has a population of 11,458, making it the #2,390 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Cottonwood County is $72,941, ranking #976 out of 3,222 counties — 2.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Cottonwood County is $169,300 (-39.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $817/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
94.1% of residents in Cottonwood County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
About Cottonwood County, Minnesota
Cottonwood County, Minnesota has a total population of 11,458, making it the 2,390th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cottonwood County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cottonwood County is $72,941, which ranks #976 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Cottonwood County is $169,300, 39.9% below the national median. Renters in Cottonwood County pay a median gross rent of $817 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cottonwood County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.4 min.
Cottonwood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.3%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.8%).
All data for Cottonwood County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.