Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,458 (100%) |
| Population Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 34 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,941 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,506 |
| Median Home Value | $169,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,168 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,446 (66.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,184 (22.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 538 (10.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,630 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 2,921 (63.1%) |
The table below compares Cottonwood County to the other 87 counties and county equivalents in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 64 | 28th |
| Population Density | # 59 | 34th |
| Median Household Income | # 50 | 44th |
| Per Capita Income | # 72 | 19th |
| Diversity Index | # 16 | 83rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.