Cottonwood County's estimated 2025 population is 11,193 with a growth rate of -0.56% 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 -4.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cottonwood County includes 82.76% White, 5.48% other race, 3.43% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,483 | 82.76% |
| Other race | 628 | 5.48% |
| Two or more races | 578 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 393 | 3.43% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.68% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cottonwood County's average per capita income is $42,427. Household income levels show a median of $68,239. The poverty rate stands at 14.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,438 | - |
| Families | $87,667 | $97,417 |
| Households | $68,239 | $83,505 |
| Non Families | $39,719 | $55,148 |
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