Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Cottage Grove is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 34,589 and a population density of 356 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 38,170 inhabitants.
The city was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Cottage Grove
| Population : | 38,170 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 55016 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 651 |
| Area : | 97.15 km2 |
| Altitude : | 814 feet / 248 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 (182 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:14:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 393 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cottage Grove is located at 44°49'40"N 92°56'38"W (44.8277400, -92.9438200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Cottage Grove
Demographics
The population of Cottage Grove increased by 9.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 34,589 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,949 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,188 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,366 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,567 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,738 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,897 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,683 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,185 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,604 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,170 | 1.48% | estimation process |
People born in Cottage Grove (11)
People born in Cottage Grove, including actor Seann William Scott, actor Alex Neuberger, basketball player Sam Jacobson, .
List
- Don Gramenz (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 20/03/1971
- Karla Bigham (American politician) she was born in 09/03/1979
- Manila Luzon (Drag queen) he was born in 10/08/1981
- Seth Appert (American ice hockey player and coach) he was born in 09/08/1974
- Sean O'Connell (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 02/09/1983
- Aurilla Furber (American author, editor, activist) she was born in 19/10/1847
- Rilwan Alowonle (Nigerian hurdler) he was born in 12/12/1993
- Allie Morse (American ice hockey goaltender) she was born in 22/03/1994
Schools in Cottage Grove
College & universities near Cottage Grove, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173799 | Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights (MN) | 55076-3224 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cottage Grove, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Cottage Grove
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grov Post Office | Cottage Grove (MN) | 55016 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Cottage Grove , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 10,518 people.
- Cottage Grove , Wisconsin civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin with a population of 3,989 people.
- Cottage Grove , Tennessee human settlement in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 85 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | 27,773 | City in Stanislaus County, California, United States |
| Forest Lake | 21,285 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Hugo | 15,452 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Lake Elmo | 9,280 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Mahtomedi | 8,276 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Saint Paul Park | 5,349 | Park in the Town of Kensington, Maryland, the United States |
| Oak Park Heights | 4,973 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Scandia | 4,168 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Grant | 4,147 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Newport | 4,138 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Bayport | 3,789 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Afton | 3,036 | Town in Wyoming, United States |
| Stillwater | 2,035 | Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lakeland | 1,808 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Birchwood | 1,139 | Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Dellwood | 1,120 | Human settlement in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cottage Grove distances to largest Minnesota cities
