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Cokato, MN


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Cokato, Minnesota

Cokato, Minnesota, in Wright county, is 33 miles S of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 45 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is included in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,727 people lived in Cokato.

The People and Families of Cokato

In Cokato, about 54% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Cokato without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cokato had a median family income of $51,645.

Political Inclinations

Cokato residents donated more money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Cokato Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Cokato are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Cokato, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Cokato, MN

Comparing Cokato to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women76
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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