Cottonwood County's estimated 2026 population is 11,180 with a growth rate of -0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cottonwood County is the 65th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 11,715 and has seen a growth of -4.57% 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 (82.76%)
Other race (5.48%)
Two or more races (5.04%)
Asian (3.43%)
Black or African American (1.75%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.85%)
Native American (0.68%)
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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