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Cottonwood, MN
City in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Population
1,061
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,058
ZIP codes
0
Cottonwood and its ZIP codes
Cottonwood at a glance
- Cottonwood is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $97,500, 9% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,200 (46% below Minnesota) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Cottonwood, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cottonwood, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,500
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$176,200
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (275), Norwegian Americans (151), Irish Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Cottonwood.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,750
13,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $6,666 per person
How people get to work
Cottonwood, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cottonwood, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
28.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cottonwood, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Cottonwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hanley FallsCity | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Wood LakeCity | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Hazel RunCity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| MarshallCity | 12 mi | 10.3 |
| EchoCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GhentCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarkfieldCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MilroyCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| VestaCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Granite FallsCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| MinneotaCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| BelviewCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| LyndCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| LucanCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| SeaforthCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| TauntonCity | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cottonwood, MN in?
- Cottonwood is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Cottonwood, MN?
- About 1,061 people live in Cottonwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cottonwood?
- Nearby places include Hanley Falls (6.3 mi), Wood Lake (7.3 mi), Hazel Run (9.8 mi), Marshall (12 mi), Echo (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023