Cottage Grove, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
40,124
Population
1,193/sq mi density
$121,452
Median Income
$47,794 per capita
$359,600
Home Value
$398,619 Zillow
$1,644
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
39
Violent Crime/100K
682 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,452 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$359,600 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
40,124
Census 2023
Population Density
1,193
per square mile
Land Area
37.5
square miles (97.1 km²)
Median Age
36.8 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.9%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
6.8%
Asian
6.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
87.2%
Spanish
10.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.7%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.1%
30% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.4%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.6%
70% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.400
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 40,124 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,193 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 37.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
Language
| English Only | 87.2% |
| Spanish | 10.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.7% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 9.1% |
| Health Insurance | 97.4% |
| Uninsured | 2.6% |
| Broadband Access | 94.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.400 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |