Demographics & People — Cottonwood, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,120 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
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| Median Age | 37.9 |
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| Total Households | 469 |
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| Family Households | 299 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0648 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,067 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 16 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,024 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 30 |
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| Population 18+ | 867 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cottonwood, Minnesota.
