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56229

Cottonwood, MN

Total Population
1,743
Median Household Income
$93,194
Median Home Value
$189,400
Median Rent
$704

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$93,194
101% above state median
Home Value
$189,400
101.3% above state median
Rent
$704
100% above state median
Median Age
41.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cottonwood, MN

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

25.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$93,194
+24.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-101.0%
State: $-9,260,947
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.34 people

Total Households
743
Family Households
54.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
17.6%
#2 Industry
Mining
17.3%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
17.3%
Total Employed Residents:630

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
11.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.6%
22 workers
Public Transit
0.1%
1 workers
Total Commuting Workers:854
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.8%
945 employed
Labor Force
1,007
62 unemployed
Median Age
41.7 years
Per Capita Income
$45,929
Poverty Rate
9.6%

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