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Marshalltown, IA vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- Cottage Grove is 0% more densely populated than Marshalltown.
- People are 13.9% more likely to be married in Cottage Grove.
- The Median Age is 0.3 years older in Cottage Grove.
 Marshalltown, IACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,582329,725,481
 Female Population49.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 201027,605  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,582285,036,114
 Population - 199025,178  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,146.993.4
 Land Area19.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marshalltown, IACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock17.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Marshalltown, IACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 White57.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.9%12.2%
 Asian4.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Marshalltown, IACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Married Population52.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.7%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.002.60
 Households10,098  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,17280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,576  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews
Jaz · Montour, IA
This is a great place to live (with a few caveats)
Over 7 years ago

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Brandon · Marshalltown, IA
Lowly Iowan City
Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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marge · Marshalltown, IA
on the decline
Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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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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