U.S. County · Profile

Cottonwood County

11.3KTotal Population
18Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.15%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Cottonwood County has a population of 11,319 as of 2023. It is located in Minnesota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Cottonwood County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):9.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.2%9,644
Hispanic or Latino9.1%1,030
Some Other Race5.0%566
Asian3.9%441
Two or More Races3.7%419
Black or African American1.6%181
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%34
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%34

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Cottonwood County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$63,586
14.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,818
14.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.9%
12.2% above national average
Median Age
41.4 years

Income & Poverty

$63,586Median Household Income
$32,818Per Capita Income
12.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$63,586$79,763
Families$82,446$93,658
Married-couple Families$82,446$92,340
Nonfamily Households$39,263$42,404

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Cottonwood County, Minnesota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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