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Cottonwood, MN


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Cottonwood, Minnesota

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.

The People and Families of Cottonwood

In Cottonwood, about 67% of adults are married.

Cottonwood is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cottonwood had a median family income of $49,375.

Political Inclinations

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.

Cottonwood Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in Cottonwood are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Cottonwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCottonwood Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Cottonwood Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Cottonwood Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Cottonwood Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cottonwood, MN

Comparing Cottonwood 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men87
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity57
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone44

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