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Cottage Grove, MN vs Laurel, MS

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- Laurel is 0% more densely populated than Cottage Grove.
- People are 33.8% less likely to be married in Laurel.
- The Median Age is 0.9 years older in Laurel.
 Cottage Grove, MNLaurel, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,375329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
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 Population - 201034,715  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,393285,036,114
 Population - 199022,935  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-1.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now66.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,070.293.4
 Land Area33.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cottage Grove, MNLaurel, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Cottage Grove, MNLaurel, MSUnited States
 White80.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock65.8%12.2%
 Asian6.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cottage Grove, MNLaurel, MSUnited States
 Married Population59.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock33.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.8%50.2%
 Never Married30.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.652.60
 Households12,850  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,06580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children40.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,678  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock33.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews
Sally · Cottage Grove, MN
Not the Best Place to Live in Twin Cities
Over 18 years ago

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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Dennis · Cottage Grove, MN
Nice in the summer, cold in the winter
Over 19 years ago

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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Elizabeth · Cottage Grove, MN
quality of life
Over 19 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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Reviews for Laurel    2 Reviews
Carmel · Iron Station, NC
"LITTLE MAYBERRY TOWN" in Laurel, MS
Over 5 years ago

I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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Godiva · Laurel, MS
Dead end Place
Over 13 years ago

Dead  More

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