Cottonwood, MN is a small town with a population of 1,160 people and a population density of 1,228 people per square mile. Nestled in the scenic hills of Southwest Minnesota, Cottonwood is home to a variety of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events. Local businesses include The Cottonwood County Store and Ed's Hardware where you can buy anything from groceries to hardware supplies. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Cottonwood Lake or hiking on the many trails in the area. Organizations such as the Cottonwood Area Community Center offer numerous programs for children and adults alike. Additionally, there are several annual sporting events such as the Cottonwood Trot 5K, basketball tournaments, and volleyball tournaments for all ages to enjoy.
The population in Cottonwood is 1,160. There are 1,165 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cottonwood is 38.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cottonwood is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Cottonwood
- 56.3% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 29.3% are married with children
- 15.3% have children, but are single
Race in Cottonwood
- 88.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander