Cottonwood, Minnesota
Cottonwood: city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States
About
Cottonwood is a city located in the county of Lyon in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,212. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,223 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cottonwood
| Population | 1,223 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Lyon County |
| Different from | Cottonwood County |
| Postal code | 56229 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 2693587 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.6089,-95.6742 |
| Altitude | 1,079 feet / 329 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:57:30 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 0.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cottonwood is located at 44°36'32"N 95°40'27"W (44.6088500, -95.6741900).
Cottonwood map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Cottonwood increased by 0.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,212 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,234 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,229 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,218 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,224 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,227 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,251 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,253 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,244 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,236 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,223 | -1.06% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cottonwood, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175078 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall (MN) | 56258-5468 |
Closest post offices linked to Cottonwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Post Office | Cottonwood (MN) | 56229 |
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- Cottonwood, Alabama town in Houston County, Alabama, United States with a population of 1,247 people.
- Cottonwood, Idaho town in Idaho County, Idaho, United States with a population of 940 people.
- Cottonwood, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 503 people.
- Cottonwood, Texas City in Brazos County, Texas, United States with a population of 209 people.
- Cottonwood, South Dakota town in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 10 people.
Other cities in Lyon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy | 2,055 | City in Minnesota |
| Minneota | 1,339 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Balaton | 616 | City in US, Minnesota |
| Lynd | 418 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Dudley | 410 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Green Valley | 403 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Marshall | 370 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ghent | 361 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Russell | 343 | City in the U. |
| Amiret | 239 | Township in Lyon County, Minnesota |
| Taunton | 130 | City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States |
| Garvin | 129 | Human settlement in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Florence | 35 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cottonwood distances to largest Minnesota cities