Demographics in Cottage Grove, MN
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
Where is Cottage Grove?
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
40,124
Male
20,206
50.4%
Female
19,918
49.6%
Median Age
36.8
Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White76.9%
Black5.7%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian6.5%
Two or More8.0%
Other2.7%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
25.9%
High School or Higher
41.5%
Foreign Born
7.7%
Veterans
4.9%
Married
45.5%
Avg Household Size
2.9
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Cottage Grove, MN has a population of 40,124 with a median age of 36.8. The racial makeup is 76.9% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 5.7% Black, 6.5% Asian. About 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.7%.