Demographics & People — Cottonwood, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,120 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
| Median Age | 37.9 |
| Total Households | 469 |
| Family Households | 299 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0648 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,067 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 484 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 264 |
| Norwegian | 247 |
| Other groups | 133 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| Belgian | 81 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 69 |
| Irish | 67 |
| Danish | 43 |
| Dutch | 39 |
Language
| English Only | 1,007 |
| Spanish | 16 |
| Population 5+ | 1,024 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 30 |
| Population 18+ | 867 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cottonwood, Minnesota.