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Cottonwood, Minnesota, in Lyon county, is 88 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 121 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 1,148 people lived in Cottonwood.
In Cottonwood, about 67% of adults are married.
Cottonwood is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Cottonwood had a median family income of $49,375.
Cottonwood residents donated more money ($250) 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.
An estimated 75% of living spaces in Cottonwood are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.
In Cottonwood, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Cottonwood is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Cottonwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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