Cottonwood County, Minnesota
Cottonwood County: county in Minnesota, United States.
About
Cottonwood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,687 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,242 inhabitants. Its county seat is Windom. The county was created 169 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Cottonwood County
| Population | 11,242 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from | Cottonwood |
| Area | 1681 km2 |
| Official name | Cottonwood County |
| Water as percent of area | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0071,-95.1812 |
| Named for | Cottonwood River |
| Altitude | 1,529 feet / 466 meters |
| Capital | Windom |
| Establishment | May 23, 1857 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:31:22 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cottonwood County is located at 44°0'26"N 95°10'52"W (44.0071100, -95.1811500). It has 2 neighbors: Jackson County and Redwood County.
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Cottonwood County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cottonwood County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cottonwood County decreased by 3.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12,167 | - | statistical updating |
| 2010 | 11,687 | -3.95% | census |
| 2011 | 11,713 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,574 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,554 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,507 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,422 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,367 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,249 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,259 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,196 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,242 | 0.41% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |