Cottonwood County, MN
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Cottonwood County Overview
11,481
TOTAL POPULATION
5,768
MALE POPULATION
5,713
FEMALE POPULATION
100.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,818
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,446
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,586
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,545
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,617
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Cottonwood County Area Codes
Race in Cottonwood County
The most populous races in Cottonwood County are White / Caucasian (9,787 | 85.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,049 | 9.1%), and Some other Race (569 | 5.0%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 445 | 3.9% |
| Black / African American | 178 | 1.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 39 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,049 | 9.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 33 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 9,787 | 85.3% |
| Two or more Races | 430 | 3.7% |
| Some other Race | 569 | 5.0% |
| Total | 11,481 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Cottonwood County
The most populous ancestries reported in Cottonwood County are German (4,733 | 41.2%), Norwegian (1,778 | 15.5%), Mexican (820 | 7.1%), Irish (747 | 6.5%), and Swedish (496 | 4.3%), together accounting for 74.7% of all Cottonwood County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 331 | 2.9% |
| Argentinean | 5 | 0.0% |
| Armenian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Bangladeshi | 12 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 34 | 0.3% |
| British | 5 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 5 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 161 | 1.4% |
| Cherokee | 13 | 0.1% |
| Cheyenne | 3 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 15 | 0.1% |
| Costa Rican | 3 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Crow | 3 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 24 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 73 | 0.6% |
| Czechoslovakian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 269 | 2.3% |
| Dutch | 267 | 2.3% |
| Eastern European | 19 | 0.2% |
| Ecuadorian | 18 | 0.2% |
| English | 419 | 3.6% |
| European | 25 | 0.2% |
| Finnish | 41 | 0.4% |
| French | 138 | 1.2% |
| French Canadian | 24 | 0.2% |
| German | 4,733 | 41.2% |
| Guatemalan | 158 | 1.4% |
| Hungarian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Icelander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 9 | 0.1% |
| Indonesian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 747 | 6.5% |
| Italian | 95 | 0.8% |
| Japanese | 15 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 12 | 0.1% |
| Latvian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Luxembourger | 7 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 324 | 2.8% |
| Mexican | 820 | 7.1% |
| Nigerian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 15 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1,778 | 15.5% |
| Pakistani | 19 | 0.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 2 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 165 | 1.4% |
| Puerto Rican | 1 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 53 | 0.5% |
| Scandinavian | 124 | 1.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 56 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 96 | 0.8% |
| Sioux | 12 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 1 | 0.0% |
| Somali | 8 | 0.1% |
| South American | 23 | 0.2% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.0% |
| Spanish American | 2 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 101 | 0.9% |
| Subsaharan African | 10 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 496 | 4.3% |
| Swiss | 43 | 0.4% |
| Turkish | 18 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 73 | 0.6% | View All 65 Rows |
Immigrants in Cottonwood County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cottonwood County came from Latin America (369 | 3.2%), Central America (320 | 2.8%), Mexico (224 | 1.9%), Asia (195 | 1.7%), and South Eastern Asia (195 | 1.7%), together accounting for 11.4% of all Cottonwood County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 69 | 0.6% |
| Argentina | 5 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 195 | 1.7% |
| Canada | 6 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 24 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 320 | 2.8% |
| Colombia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 24 | 0.2% |
| Ecuador | 18 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 5 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 3 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 93 | 0.8% |
| Laos | 138 | 1.2% |
| Latin America | 369 | 3.2% |
| Mexico | 224 | 1.9% |
| Northern Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 34 | 0.3% |
| Philippines | 12 | 0.1% |
| South America | 25 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 195 | 1.7% |
| Thailand | 26 | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | 17 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 3 | 0.0% | View All 24 Rows |
Sex and Age in Cottonwood County
Sex and Age in Cottonwood County
The most populous age groups in Cottonwood County are 65 to 69 Years (435 | 7.5%) for men and Under 5 Years (433 | 7.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 310 (5.4%) | 433 (7.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 429 (7.4%) | 386 (6.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 419 (7.3%) | 355 (6.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 384 (6.7%) | 358 (6.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 375 (6.5%) | 232 (4.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 351 (6.1%) | 318 (5.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 318 (5.5%) | 285 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 333 (5.8%) | 276 (4.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 294 (5.1%) | 330 (5.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 246 (4.3%) | 282 (4.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 327 (5.7%) | 301 (5.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 387 (6.7%) | 325 (5.7%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 390 (6.8%) | 429 (7.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 435 (7.5%) | 367 (6.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 235 (4.1%) | 296 (5.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 158 (2.7%) | 230 (4.0%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 175 (3.0%) | 206 (3.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 202 (3.5%) | 304 (5.3%) |
| Total | 5,768 (100.0%) | 5,713 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Cottonwood County
Median Family Size in Cottonwood County
The median family size in Cottonwood County is 3.04 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,281 | 77.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (281 | 9.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.37 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,281 (77.8%) | 3.12 |
| Single Male/Father | 281 (9.6%) | 2.37 |
| Single Female/Mother | 370 (12.6%) | 3.04 |
| Total Families | 2,932 (100.0%) | 3.04 |
Median Household Size in Cottonwood County
The median household size in Cottonwood County is 2.40 persons per household, with single female/mother households (370 | 8.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (1,681 | 36.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,281 (49.4%) | 3.12 |
| Single Male/Father | 281 (6.1%) | 2.85 |
| Single Female/Mother | 370 (8.0%) | 3.22 |
| Non-family | 1,681 (36.4%) | 1.18 |
| Total Households | 4,613 (100.0%) | 2.40 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cottonwood County
Out of a total of 4,613 households in Cottonwood County, 2,932 (63.6%) are family households, while 1,681 (36.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,408, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,398.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,398 (30.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,408 (30.5%) | 271 (5.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 600 (13.0%) | 1 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 468 (10.2%) | 2 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 244 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 163 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 49 (1.1%) | 9 (0.2%) |
| Total | 2,932 (63.6%) | 1,681 (36.4%) |
Female Fertility in Cottonwood County
Fertility by Age in Cottonwood County
Average fertility rate in Cottonwood County is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.6% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 74 (79.6%) | 89.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 19 (20.4%) | 20.0 |
| Total | 93 (100.0%) | 43.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cottonwood County
82.8% of women with births (93) in Cottonwood County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 18.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 10.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 60 (81.1%) | 14 (18.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 17 (89.5%) | 2 (10.5%) |
| Total | 77 (82.8%) | 16 (17.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Cottonwood County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 3 (3.2%) | 8.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 27 (29.0%) | 36.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 59 (63.4%) | 159.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 4 (4.3%) | 51.0 |
| Total | 93 (100.0%) | 43.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cottonwood County
17.2% of women with births in Cottonwood County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 14 (51.8%) | 13 (48.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 77 (82.8%) | 16 (17.2%) |
Income in Cottonwood County
Income Overview in Cottonwood County
Per Capita Income in Cottonwood County is $32,818, while median incomes of families and households are $82,446 and $63,586 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 11,481 | $32,818 |
| Median Family Income | 2,932 | $82,446 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,932 | $93,658 |
| Median Household Income | 4,613 | $63,586 |
| Mean Household Income | 4,613 | $79,763 |
| Income Deficit | 2,932 | $9,545 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 11,481 | 38.46% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 11,481 | 61.54¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 11,481 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Cottonwood County
Average Earnings in Cottonwood County are $37,100, $45,782 for men and $28,174 for women, a difference of 38.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,255 (54.2%) | $45,782 |
| Female | 2,751 (45.8%) | $28,174 |
| Total | 6,006 (100.0%) | $37,100 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cottonwood County
The most common earnings brackets in Cottonwood County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (389 | 11.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (212 | 7.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 177 (5.4%) | 212 (7.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 125 (3.8%) | 121 (4.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 53 (1.6%) | 140 (5.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 38 (1.2%) | 145 (5.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 50 (1.5%) | 116 (4.2%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 137 (4.2%) | 115 (4.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 78 (2.4%) | 129 (4.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 62 (1.9%) | 128 (4.6%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 94 (2.9%) | 76 (2.8%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 33 (1.0%) | 99 (3.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 171 (5.2%) | 169 (6.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 177 (5.4%) | 127 (4.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 210 (6.5%) | 212 (7.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 179 (5.5%) | 168 (6.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 279 (8.6%) | 119 (4.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 199 (6.1%) | 163 (5.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 257 (7.9%) | 148 (5.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 209 (6.4%) | 156 (5.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 389 (11.9%) | 94 (3.4%) |
| $100,000+ | 338 (10.4%) | 114 (4.1%) |
| Total | 3,255 (100.0%) | 2,751 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood County
Average earnings in Cottonwood County are $49,527 for men and $32,396 for women, a difference of 34.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,513, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $43,300. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,000, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $25,259.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $47,200 | $42,699 |
| High School Diploma | $43,300 | $32,434 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $50,365 | $25,259 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,513 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,821 | $55,000 |
| Total | $49,527 | $32,396 |
Family Income in Cottonwood County
Family Income Brackets in Cottonwood County
According to the Cottonwood County family income data, there are 616 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 23 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 62 | 2.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 23 | 0.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 179 | 6.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 246 | 8.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 308 | 10.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 475 | 16.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 607 | 20.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 616 | 21.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 273 | 9.3% |
| $200,000+ | 147 | 5.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cottonwood County
6-person families (164 | 5.6%) account for the highest median family income in Cottonwood County with $132,581 per family, while 2-person families (1,546 | 52.7%) have the highest median income of $36,446 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,546 (52.7%) | $72,891 |
| 3-Person Families | 519 (17.7%) | $86,169 |
| 4-Person Families | 433 (14.8%) | $92,375 |
| 5-Person Families | 223 (7.6%) | $79,904 |
| 6-Person Families | 164 (5.6%) | $132,581 |
| 7+ Person Families | 47 (1.6%) | $90,417 |
| Total | 2,932 (100.0%) | $82,446 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cottonwood County
The median family income in Cottonwood County is $82,446, with families comprising 3+ earners (268) having the highest median family income of $110,000, while families with no earners (502) have the lowest median family income of $45,341, accounting for 9.1% and 17.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 502 (17.1%) | $45,341 |
| 1 Earner | 752 (25.7%) | $56,042 |
| 2 Earners | 1,410 (48.1%) | $96,447 |
| 3+ Earners | 268 (9.1%) | $110,000 |
| Total | 2,932 (100.0%) | $82,446 |
Household Income in Cottonwood County
Household Income Brackets in Cottonwood County
With 766 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Cottonwood County, accounting for 16.6% of all households. In contrast, only 148 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 203 | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 148 | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 346 | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 498 | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 660 | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 738 | 16.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 747 | 16.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 766 | 16.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 300 | 6.5% |
| $200,000+ | 208 | 4.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Cottonwood County
The median household income in Cottonwood County is $63,586, with the highest median household income of $85,481 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,271 households (27.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,783, with 200 households (4.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 200 (4.3%) | $44,783 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,271 (27.6%) | $85,481 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,594 (34.5%) | $82,045 |
| 65+ Years | 1,548 (33.6%) | $47,750 |
| Total | 4,613 (100.0%) | $63,586 |
Poverty in Cottonwood County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood County
With 10.5% poverty level for males and 15.3% for females among the residents of Cottonwood County, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 60 males (38.0%) and 139 females (23.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 27 (8.7%) | 56 (12.9%) |
| 5 Years | 9 (8.8%) | 14 (20.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 58 (11.2%) | 84 (18.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 52 (23.3%) | 20 (9.6%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (19.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 60 (38.0%) | 35 (22.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 69 (14.5%) | 73 (20.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 49 (7.3%) | 80 (13.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 59 (9.5%) | 84 (13.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 38 (6.7%) | 78 (13.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 49 (6.3%) | 113 (15.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 59 (8.9%) | 59 (9.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 71 (13.8%) | 139 (23.1%) |
| Total | 600 (10.5%) | 848 (15.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood County
According to the poverty statistics in Cottonwood County, males aged 15 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 91.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 283 (91.3%) | 377 (87.1%) |
| 5 Years | 93 (91.2%) | 56 (80.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 460 (88.8%) | 379 (81.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 171 (76.7%) | 188 (90.4%) |
| 15 Years | 122 (100.0%) | 55 (80.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 98 (62.0%) | 119 (77.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 408 (85.5%) | 283 (79.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 620 (92.7%) | 509 (86.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 565 (90.5%) | 522 (86.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 533 (93.3%) | 505 (86.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 724 (93.7%) | 637 (84.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 601 (91.1%) | 598 (91.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 445 (86.2%) | 463 (76.9%) |
| Total | 5,123 (89.5%) | 4,691 (84.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cottonwood County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cottonwood County show that 3.6% or 82 of the total 2,281 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.2%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.9%, which includes 5 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,290 (96.1%) | 52 (3.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 634 (96.9%) | 20 (3.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 254 (98.1%) | 5 (1.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 21 (80.8%) | 5 (19.2%) |
| Total | 2,199 (96.4%) | 82 (3.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood County
According to the poverty data in Cottonwood County, 2.9% or 8 single-father households and 41.1% or 152 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (13.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 1 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 4 (3.0%) | 104 (51.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 3 (13.6%) | 43 (59.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Total | 8 (2.9%) | 152 (41.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood County
The poverty data for Cottonwood County shows that 82 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 160 of the single-parent households (24.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (19.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 52 (3.9%) | 1 (0.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 20 (3.1%) | 108 (32.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 5 (1.9%) | 46 (48.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 5 (19.2%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Total | 82 (3.6%) | 160 (24.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Cottonwood County
Employment by Class of Employer in Cottonwood County
Among the 5,231 employed individuals in Cottonwood County, private company employees (3,084 | 59.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (607 | 11.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (561 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 3,084 | 59.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 157 | 3.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 607 | 11.6% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 561 | 10.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 555 | 10.6% |
| State Government Employees | 168 | 3.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 70 | 1.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 29 | 0.5% |
| Total | 5,231 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Cottonwood County
According to the labor force statistics for Cottonwood County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,959), 62.7% or 5,617 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 219 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 87.8% or 533 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.4% or 61 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 256 (46.4%) | 25 (9.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 533 (87.8%) | 61 (11.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 539 (80.6%) | 8 (1.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 511 (84.7%) | 21 (4.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,031 (83.6%) | 13 (1.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,015 (87.8%) | 33 (3.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 611 (85.8%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 620 (75.7%) | 56 (9.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 419 (31.4%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 84 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,617 (62.7%) | 219 (3.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood County
According to labor force statistics for Cottonwood County, 83.3% of individuals (4,325) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,192) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 134 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 1,108 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 13 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 216 (51.6%) | 25 (6.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,299 (81.0%) | 40 (2.5%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,705 (88.1%) | 50 (2.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,108 (89.8%) | 51 (4.1%) |
| Total | 4,325 (83.3%) | 161 (3.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cottonwood County are Management (751 | 13.9%), Community & Social Service (615 | 11.4%), Education Instruction & Library (437 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (266 | 4.9%), and Health Technologists (168 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cottonwood County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (83.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (81.8%), Education Instruction & Library (78.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 518 (69.0%) | 233 (31.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 72 (56.2%) | 56 (43.8%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 112 (83.6%) | 22 (16.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 12 (42.9%) | 16 (57.1%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 82 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 18 (75.0%) | 6 (25.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 156 (25.4%) | 459 (74.6%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 46 (33.3%) | 92 (66.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 4 (18.2%) | 18 (81.8%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 95 (21.7%) | 342 (78.3%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 11 (61.1%) | 7 (38.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 61 (22.9%) | 205 (77.1%) |
| Health Technologists | 55 (32.7%) | 113 (67.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 919 (48.5%) | 975 (51.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,009 (55.7%) | 2,389 (44.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Cottonwood County are Healthcare Support (232 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (166 | 3.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (159 | 2.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (117 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (98 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Cottonwood County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (98.6%), Security & Protection (89.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.0%), Personal Care & Service (72.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 44 (19.0%) | 188 (81.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 88 (89.8%) | 10 (10.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 17 (65.4%) | 9 (34.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 71 (98.6%) | 1 (1.4%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 73 (45.9%) | 86 (54.1%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 78 (66.7%) | 39 (33.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 45 (27.1%) | 121 (72.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 328 (42.5%) | 444 (57.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,009 (55.7%) | 2,389 (44.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cottonwood County are Office & Administration (628 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (433 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 204 (47.1%) | 229 (52.9%) |
| Office & Administration | 171 (27.2%) | 457 (72.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 375 (35.3%) | 686 (64.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,009 (55.7%) | 2,389 (44.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cottonwood County are Construction & Extraction (292 | 5.4%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (245 | 4.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (133 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 213 (86.9%) | 32 (13.1%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 292 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 110 (82.7%) | 23 (17.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 615 (91.8%) | 55 (8.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,009 (55.7%) | 2,389 (44.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cottonwood County are Production (482 | 8.9%), Material Moving (312 | 5.8%), and Transportation (207 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 315 (65.3%) | 167 (34.6%) |
| Transportation | 183 (88.4%) | 24 (11.6%) |
| Material Moving | 274 (87.8%) | 38 (12.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 772 (77.1%) | 229 (22.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,009 (55.7%) | 2,389 (44.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood County
Employment Industries in Cottonwood County
The major employment industries in Cottonwood County include Manufacturing (923 | 17.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (783 | 14.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (614 | 11.4%), Retail Trade (611 | 11.3%), and Educational Services (470 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood County
The Cottonwood County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (90.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (86.5%), Finance & Insurance (76.4%), and Educational Services (74.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 531 (86.5%) | 83 (13.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 336 (90.1%) | 37 (9.9%) |
| Manufacturing | 668 (72.4%) | 255 (27.6%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 62 (65.3%) | 33 (34.7%) |
| Retail Trade | 346 (56.6%) | 265 (43.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 238 (73.0%) | 88 (27.0%) |
| Utilities | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 25 (32.5%) | 52 (67.5%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 39 (23.6%) | 126 (76.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 16 (57.1%) | 12 (42.9%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 38 (50.7%) | 37 (49.3%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 19 (43.2%) | 25 (56.8%) |
| Educational Services | 119 (25.3%) | 351 (74.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 106 (13.5%) | 677 (86.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 9 (56.2%) | 7 (43.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 76 (47.5%) | 84 (52.5%) |
| Public Administration | 198 (60.9%) | 127 (39.1%) |
| Total | 3,009 (55.7%) | 2,389 (44.3%) |
Education in Cottonwood County
School Enrollment in Cottonwood County
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,715 students in Cottonwood County are high school (718 | 26.5%), elementary school (621 | 22.9%), and middle school (611 | 22.5%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 235 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 173 | 6.4% |
| Elementary School | 621 | 22.9% |
| Middle School | 611 | 22.5% |
| High School | 718 | 26.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 290 | 10.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 67 | 2.5% |
| Total | 2,715 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cottonwood County
Out of a total of 2,715 students who are enrolled in schools in Cottonwood County, 228 (8.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,487 (91.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 43 (27.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 90 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 146 (93.0%) | 11 (7.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 742 (93.7%) | 50 (6.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 699 (90.5%) | 73 (9.5%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 467 (94.0%) | 30 (6.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 111 (72.1%) | 43 (27.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 156 (95.1%) | 8 (4.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 90 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 77 (86.5%) | 12 (13.5%) |
| Total | 2,487 (91.6%) | 228 (8.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cottonwood County
Education (536 | 27.3%), business (270 | 13.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (247 | 12.6%), science & technology (199 | 10.2%), and arts & humanities (154 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 1,961 individuals in Cottonwood County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 107 | 5.5% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 247 | 12.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 17 | 0.9% |
| Psychology | 33 | 1.7% |
| Social Sciences | 87 | 4.4% |
| Engineering | 62 | 3.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 21 | 1.1% |
| Science & Technology | 199 | 10.2% |
| Business | 270 | 13.8% |
| Education | 536 | 27.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 27 | 1.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 96 | 4.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 74 | 3.8% |
| Communications | 31 | 1.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 154 | 7.9% |
| Total | 1,961 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Cottonwood County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cottonwood County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cottonwood County are males with 2 vehicles (1,233, accounting for 42.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,111, making up 53.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 50 (1.7%) | 30 (1.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 439 (15.2%) | 243 (10.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,233 (42.7%) | 1,111 (48.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 594 (20.6%) | 550 (23.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 256 (8.9%) | 162 (7.0%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 312 (10.8%) | 201 (8.7%) |
| Total | 2,884 (100.0%) | 2,297 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Cottonwood County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cottonwood County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,152 commuters, 24.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (909 commuters, 19.0%), and less than 5 minutes (882 commuters, 18.5%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 882 | 18.5% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,152 | 24.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 909 | 19.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 566 | 11.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 320 | 6.7% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 125 | 2.6% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 325 | 6.8% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 79 | 1.7% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 46 | 1.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 181 | 3.8% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 73 | 1.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 120 | 2.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Cottonwood County
The most common commute times in Cottonwood County are 5 to 9 minutes (640 commuters, 23.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (512 commuters, 24.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 455 (16.8%) | 427 (20.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 640 (23.6%) | 512 (24.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 549 (20.2%) | 360 (17.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 293 (10.8%) | 273 (13.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 181 (6.7%) | 139 (6.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 78 (2.9%) | 47 (2.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 212 (7.8%) | 113 (5.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 43 (1.6%) | 36 (1.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 22 (0.8%) | 24 (1.2%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 92 (3.4%) | 89 (4.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 53 (1.9%) | 20 (1.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 96 (3.5%) | 24 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cottonwood County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Cottonwood County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (433, 16.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (512, 24.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 79 (2.9%) | 30 (1.5%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 210 (7.7%) | 86 (4.2%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 150 (5.5%) | 151 (7.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 433 (16.0%) | 106 (5.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 287 (10.6%) | 233 (11.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 402 (14.8%) | 257 (12.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 405 (14.9%) | 512 (24.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 221 (8.1%) | 199 (9.6%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 32 (1.2%) | 146 (7.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 98 (3.6%) | 96 (4.6%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 32 (1.2%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 226 (8.3%) | 129 (6.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 139 (5.1%) | 91 (4.4%) |
| Total | 2,714 (100.0%) | 2,064 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Cottonwood County
Occupancy by Ownership in Cottonwood County
Of the total 4,613 dwellings in Cottonwood County, owner-occupied units account for 3,537 (76.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,076 (23.3%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 3,537 | 76.7% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,076 | 23.3% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 4,613 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Cottonwood County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,398 | 30.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,679 | 36.4% |
| 3-Person Household | 601 | 13.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 935 | 20.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,613 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cottonwood County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 997 (71.3%) | 401 (28.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,361 (81.1%) | 318 (18.9%) |
| 3-Person Household | 439 (73.0%) | 162 (27.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 740 (79.1%) | 195 (20.9%) |
| Total Housing Units | 3,537 (76.7%) | 1,076 (23.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 175 (56.5%) | 135 (43.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,166 (75.5%) | 379 (24.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,355 (79.0%) | 360 (21.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 841 (80.6%) | 202 (19.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cottonwood County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 856 | 18.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 615 | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 678 | 14.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 916 | 19.9% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 843 | 18.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 430 | 9.3% |
| 85 Years and Over | 275 | 6.0% |
| Total | 4,613 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Cottonwood County
Median Income by Occupancy in Cottonwood County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 3,537 (76.7%) | $75,607 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,076 (23.3%) | $42,872 |
| Average | 4,613 (100.0%) | $63,586 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cottonwood County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 64 (1.8%) | 79 (7.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 46 (1.3%) | 12 (1.1%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 69 (1.9%) | 80 (7.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 83 (2.4%) | 73 (6.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 128 (3.6%) | 62 (5.8%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 326 (9.2%) | 174 (16.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 501 (14.2%) | 158 (14.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 535 (15.1%) | 201 (18.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 627 (17.7%) | 119 (11.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 670 (18.9%) | 95 (8.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 488 (13.8%) | 23 (2.1%) |
| Total | 3,537 (100.0%) | 1,076 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cottonwood County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 226 (6.4%) | 64 (5.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 624 (17.6%) | 145 (13.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 873 (24.7%) | 292 (27.1%) |
| $800 to $999 | 502 (14.2%) | 70 (6.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 756 (21.4%) | 193 (17.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 374 (10.6%) | 30 (2.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 126 (3.6%) | 74 (6.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 31 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 25 (0.7%) | 31 (2.9%) |
| Total | 3,537 (100.0%) | 1,076 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Cottonwood County
Housing Structures in Cottonwood County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,996 | 86.6% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 187 | 4.1% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 83 | 1.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 34 | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 49 | 1.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 232 | 5.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 32 | 0.7% |
| Total | 4,613 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cottonwood County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,432 (85.9%) | 564 (14.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 88 (47.1%) | 99 (52.9%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1 (1.2%) | 82 (98.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 14 (28.6%) | 35 (71.4%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 232 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2 (6.2%) | 30 (93.8%) |
| Total | 3,537 (76.7%) | 1,076 (23.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cottonwood County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 4 (0.1%) | 23 (2.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 34 (1.0%) | 273 (25.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 731 (20.7%) | 420 (39.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,160 (32.8%) | 254 (23.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,608 (45.5%) | 106 (9.9%) |
| Total | 3,537 (100.0%) | 1,076 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cottonwood County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,310 (65.3%) | 616 (57.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 748 (21.1%) | 132 (12.3%) |
| Electricity | 295 (8.3%) | 251 (23.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 106 (3.0%) | 28 (2.6%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 60 (1.7%) | 27 (2.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 18 (0.5%) | 22 (2.0%) |
| Total | 3,537 (100.0%) | 1,076 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Cottonwood County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 33 (0.9%) | 226 (21.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 841 (23.8%) | 379 (35.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,501 (42.4%) | 399 (37.1%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,162 (32.9%) | 72 (6.7%) |
| Total | 3,537 (100.0%) | 1,076 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Cottonwood County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cottonwood County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,779 | 1,758 |
| Median Property Value | $129,700 | $153,600 |
| Median Household Income | $55,074 | $296 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $517 | $25 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,533 | $39 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 234 (13.2%) | 82 (4.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 456 (25.6%) | 378 (21.5%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 833 (46.8%) | 1,130 (64.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 203 (11.4%) | 140 (8.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 15 (0.8%) | 21 (1.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 12 (0.7%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 26 (1.5%) | 6 (0.3%) |
| Total | 1,779 (100.0%) | 1,758 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 87 (4.9%) | 34 (1.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 236 (13.3%) | 23 (1.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 221 (12.4%) | 44 (2.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 262 (14.7%) | 105 (6.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 317 (17.8%) | 239 (13.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 263 (14.8%) | 218 (12.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 201 (11.3%) | 364 (20.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 192 (10.8%) | 469 (26.7%) |
| Total | 1,779 (100.0%) | 1,758 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cottonwood County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 780 (43.8%) | 92,266 (5,248.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 371 (20.8%) | 1,108 (63.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 155 (8.7%) | 351 (20.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 465 (26.1%) | 97 (5.5%) |
| Total | 1,779 (100.0%) | 1,758 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 342 (19.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 512 (28.8%) | 237 (13.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 886 (49.8%) | 555 (31.6%) |
| Total | 1,779 (100.0%) | 1,758 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Cottonwood County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 896 (97.9%) | 19 (2.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,999 (98.1%) | 39 (1.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 776 (94.5%) | 45 (5.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 986 (85.7%) | 165 (14.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,151 (93.6%) | 79 (6.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,093 (94.7%) | 61 (5.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,438 (94.4%) | 85 (5.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,317 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,118 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10,774 (95.6%) | 493 (4.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cottonwood County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 896 (97.9%) | 19 (2.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,999 (98.1%) | 39 (1.9%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 776 (94.5%) | 45 (5.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cottonwood County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,034 (96.5%) | 38 (3.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,222 (93.2%) | 162 (6.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,601 (97.6%) | 39 (2.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,029 (96.9%) | 65 (3.1%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,714 (95.2%) | 189 (4.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 249 (27.2%) | 682 (74.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 652 (32.0%) | 1,439 (70.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 162 (19.7%) | 628 (76.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 161 (14.0%) | 870 (75.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 228 (18.5%) | 1,019 (82.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 305 (26.4%) | 858 (74.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 334 (21.9%) | 1,158 (76.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,267 (96.2%) | 887 (67.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,118 (100.0%) | 819 (73.3%) |
| Total | 4,476 (39.7%) | 8,360 (74.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cottonwood County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 97 (8.6%) | 25 (2.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 126 (11.0%) | 27 (2.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 206 (10.5%) | 225 (11.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 150 (22.7%) | 155 (23.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 260 (50.4%) | 253 (42.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cottonwood County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 30 (2.6%) | 5 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 80 (4.1%) | 44 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 112 (17.0%) | 33 (5.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 145 (28.1%) | 156 (25.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 41 (2.1%) | 50 (2.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 36 (5.4%) | 67 (10.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 68 (13.2%) | 37 (6.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 97 (8.6%) | 24 (2.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 113 (9.9%) | 17 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 56 (2.9%) | 123 (6.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 66 (10.0%) | 68 (10.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 74 (14.3%) | 62 (10.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 50 (4.4%) | 9 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 60 (3.0%) | 100 (5.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 59 (8.9%) | 106 (16.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 166 (32.2%) | 133 (22.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.3%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 50 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 30 (1.5%) | 70 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 34 (5.1%) | 28 (4.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 78 (15.1%) | 43 (7.1%) |
Technology Access in Cottonwood County
Computing Device Access in Cottonwood County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 3,403 | 73.8% |
| Smartphone | 3,828 | 83.0% |
| Tablet | 2,612 | 56.6% |
| No Computing Device | 428 | 9.3% |
| Total | 4,613 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Cottonwood County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 17 | 0.4% |
| Broadband Home | 2,946 | 63.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 402 | 8.7% |
| Satellite Internet | 541 | 11.7% |
| No Internet | 767 | 16.6% |
| Total | 4,613 | 100.0% |
Cottonwood County Summary
Cottonwood County is located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, and is bordered by Jackson County to the north, Martin County to the east, and Nobles County to the south. The county seat is Windom, and the county is named after the cottonwood trees that are found in the area. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, and a population of 11,687 as of the 2020 census.
Geography
Cottonwood County is located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, and is bordered by Jackson County to the north, Martin County to the east, and Nobles County to the south. The county seat is Windom, and the county is named after the cottonwood trees that are found in the area. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, and a population of 11,687 as of the 2020 census. The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the population living in small towns and villages. The county is home to several lakes, including Lake Shetek, which is the largest lake in the county. The county is also home to several state parks, including the Cottonwood River State Park, which is located along the banks of the Cottonwood River.
History
Cottonwood County was established in 1857, and was originally part of Jackson County. The county was named after the cottonwood trees that are found in the area. The county seat was originally located in the town of Heron Lake, but was moved to Windom in 1872. The county has a long history of agriculture, and was once home to several large farms. The county was also home to several small mining operations, which were mostly located in the northern part of the county.
Economy
Cottonwood County has a diverse economy, with the majority of the population employed in the agricultural sector. The county is home to several large farms, and is also home to several small businesses. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large wind turbine manufacturing plant. The county is also home to several retail stores, and is home to several restaurants and bars.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, Cottonwood County had a population of 11,687. The population is mostly white, with a small percentage of African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. The median household income in the county is $50,845, and the median home value is $133,400. The county has a high rate of poverty, with 17.3% of the population living below the poverty line. The county also has a high rate of unemployment, with 6.2% of the population unemployed.
Conclusion
Cottonwood County is a rural county located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota. The county is home to several small towns and villages, and is home to several large farms and manufacturing companies. The county has a diverse economy, and is home to a population of 11,687 as of the 2020 census. The county has a high rate of poverty and unemployment, but is also home to several small businesses and retail stores.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Cottonwood County?
Total Population of Cottonwood County is 11,481.
What is the Total Male Population of Cottonwood County?
Total Male Population of Cottonwood County is 5,768.
What is the Total Female Population of Cottonwood County?
Total Female Population of Cottonwood County is 5,713.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cottonwood County?
There are 100.96 Males per 100 Females in Cottonwood County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cottonwood County?
There are 99.05 Females per 100 Males in Cottonwood County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cottonwood County?
Median Population Age in Cottonwood County is 41.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cottonwood County
Average Family Size in Cottonwood County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cottonwood County
Average Household Size in Cottonwood County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cottonwood County?
Per Capita income in Cottonwood County is $32,818.
What is the Median Family Income in Cottonwood County?
Median Family Income in Cottonwood County is $82,446.
What is the Median Household income in Cottonwood County?
Median Household Income in Cottonwood County is $63,586.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cottonwood County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cottonwood County is 38.5%.
Women in Cottonwood County earn 61.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cottonwood County?
Family Income Deficit in Cottonwood County is $9,545.
Families that are below poverty line in Cottonwood County earn $9,545 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonwood County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonwood County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cottonwood County?
There are 5,617 People in the Labor Forcein in Cottonwood County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cottonwood County?
62.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Cottonwood County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cottonwood County?
Unemployment Rate in Cottonwood County is 3.9%.