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Cottonwood township

County:
Lyon County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
34.67
State:
Minnesota

Cottonwood township is located in Lyon County, Minnesota. Cottonwood township has a 2026 population of 856. Cottonwood township is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 854 in 2020.

The median household income in Cottonwood township is $84,219 with a poverty rate of 7.32%. The median age in Cottonwood township is 46.2 years: 45 years for males, and 46.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.8 males.

856
Total Population
25
Density (mi²)
2 0.23%
Growth

Cottonwood township Population

Cottonwood township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202685620.23%
202585420.23%
202485220.24%
2023850-3-0.35%
2022853-4-0.47%
202185730.35%
2020854-1-0.12%
2019826-4-0.48%
2018830-4-0.48%
201783420.24%
201683250.6%
2015827-3-0.36%
201483020.24%
2013828-2-0.24%
2012830-6-0.72%
2011836-4-0.48%
2010838-2-0.24%

Median Age

Overall: 46.2 years
Female: 46.4 years
Male: 45 years

Cottonwood township Adults

There are 703 adults, (183 of whom are seniors) in Cottonwood township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 399 (46.3%)
Male: 462 (53.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cottonwood township includes 97.33% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83897.33%
Two or more races182.09%
Asian50.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Asian50.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83897.33%
Two or more races182.09%

Cottonwood township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cottonwood township 's average per capita income is $53,250. Household income levels show a median of $84,219. The poverty rate stands at 7.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$116,429-
Families$113,750$113,988
Households$84,219$97,090
Non Families$43,438$56,804

$53,250

Average Income

$84,219

Median Household Income

7.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)