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Bloomington, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- Cottage Grove is 0% more densely populated than Bloomington.
- People are 20.3% more likely to be married in Cottage Grove.
- The Median Age is 5.9 years younger in Cottage Grove.
 Bloomington, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,582329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 201083,038  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,582285,036,114
 Population - 199086,335  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-2.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,146.993.4
 Land Area34.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bloomington, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock17.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Bloomington, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 White67.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.9%12.2%
 Asian5.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bloomington, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Married Population49.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.7%50.2%
 Never Married33.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.002.60
 Households37,234  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,17280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households15,023  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Bloomington    3 Reviews

the cost of living is outrageous and the climate is one of the worst in the U.S. people are rude and traffic is  More

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bloomington is a comfortalble subarb, but their are huge diffrances between the east and west sides of town for example; shanty's ,housing thiry family members in a two  More

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Over 19 years ago

With the light rail and bus system, it's very easy to get around Bloomington as well as travel downtown. Still most people drive, however. If you want your older kids  More

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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 20 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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