Cottonwood County's 2026 population is estimated at 11,180, reflecting a -0.7% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cottonwood County is the 65th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 11,715 and has grown -4.57% since 2010.
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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