Cottonwood County's estimated 2026 population is 11,403 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cottonwood County is the 64th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 11,715 and has seen a growth of -2.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 37.8 years
There are 8,574 adults, (2,597 of whom are seniors) in Cottonwood County.
Female: 5,669 (49.5%)
Male: 5,789 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Cottonwood County includes 80.99% White, 5.45% other race, 3.97% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,280 | 80.99% |
| Two or more races | 730 | 6.37% |
| Other race | 625 | 5.45% |
| Asian | 455 | 3.97% |
| Black or African American | 190 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 93 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.74% |
Cottonwood County's average per capita income is $45,605. Household income levels show a median of $72,941. The poverty rate stands at 15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,700 | - |
| Families | $92,737 | $105,448 |
| Households | $72,941 | $89,108 |
| Non Families | $39,450 | $57,639 |
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