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Cottonwood, Minnesota

City in Minnesota, United States


City in Minnesota, United States

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official_nameCottonwood, Minnesota
settlement_typeCity
image_skylineCottonwood, Minnesota.JPG
image_captionCottonwood from County Highway 9
image_mapLyon_County_Minnesota_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Cottonwood_Highlighted.svg
mapsize250px
map_captionLocation of Cottonwood, Minnesota
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameUnited States
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Minnesota
subdivision_type2County
subdivision_name2Lyon
government_typeMayor – Council
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameCorey Moseng
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area_footnotes
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population_as_of2020
population_total1149
population_density_km2445.39
population_density_sq_mi1153.61
timezoneCentral (CST)
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timezone_DSTCDT
utc_offset_DST-5
elevation_footnotes
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coordinates
postal_code_typeZIP code
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area_code507
blank_nameFIPS code
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website

Cottonwood is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,149 at the 2020 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.04 sqmi, all land. It is on the eastern shore of Cottonwood Lake.

Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the city.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census and the 2022 American Community Survey, there were 1,149 people and 492 households in the city. The population density was 1153.5 PD/sqmi. There were 543 housing units at an average density of 522.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 492 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 28.7% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 13.2% had a male householder with no spouse present. 22.0% of all households had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,212 people, 504 households, and 331 families living in the city. The population density was 1104.8 PD/sqmi. There were 545 housing units at an average density of 524.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 504 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 1,148 people, 452 households, and 319 families living in the city. The population density was 1,339.0 PD/sqmi. There were 481 housing units at an average density of 561.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.34% White, 0.09% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 2.53% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.26% of the population.

There were 452 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,792, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $31,298 versus $20,795 for females. The city's per capita income was $19,847. About 2.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Cottonwood bus crash

Main article: Cottonwood, Minnesota bus crash

On February 19, 2008, a minivan ran through a stop sign in Cottonwood and struck a bus carrying students from Lakeview Public Schools, causing the bus to fall onto a pickup truck, killing four students and injuring 17 others. It was the deadliest school-bus related crash to occur in the state since 1997. The driver, Olga Franco del Cid, was later convicted of a total of 24 charges related to the crash and sentenced to 12 years in prison. The crash also fueled the immigration debate in the US, due to Franco del Cid's illegal immigration status.

References

References

  1. (November 10, 2022). "Election 2022 results". [[Ogden Newspapers]].
  2. (n.d.). "Meet Your Elected Officials". City of Cottonwood, MN.
  3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
  4. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  5. {{GNIS. 2393647
  6. "Cottonwood City, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
  9. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  10. (February 20, 2008). "Four children dead, cause of bus crash still unclear". [[American Public Media Group]].
  11. (February 26, 2008). "Fatal bus crash spurs immigration debate". American Public Media Group.
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