Cottonwood, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cottonwood, Minnesota
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Cottonwood from County Highway 9
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Location of Cottonwood, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
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| • Total | 1,149 |
| • Density | 1,153.61/sq mi (445.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56229
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-13564 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393647 |
Cottonwood is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 1,149 people lived here. It is a small community located in the southwestern part of Minnesota.
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Where is Cottonwood?
Cottonwood is located on the eastern side of Cottonwood Lake. The city covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.58 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Minnesota State Highway 23 is an important road that goes through the city. It helps people travel to and from Cottonwood.
Who Lives in Cottonwood?
The number of people living in Cottonwood has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 549 | — | |
| 1910 | 770 | 40.3% | |
| 1920 | 813 | 5.6% | |
| 1930 | 615 | −24.4% | |
| 1940 | 690 | 12.2% | |
| 1950 | 709 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 717 | 1.1% | |
| 1970 | 794 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 924 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 982 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,148 | 16.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,212 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,149 | −5.2% | |
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Cottonwood's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,149 people living in Cottonwood. There were 492 households in the city. The average age of people in Cottonwood was about 38.1 years old.
About 24.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 14.1% of the residents were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Cottonwood's Population in 2010
In 2010, Cottonwood had 1,212 people. There were 504 households in the city. The average age was 38.8 years.
About 25.2% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15% of the residents were 65 years or older.
A Sad Day in Cottonwood
On February 19, 2008, a serious accident happened in Cottonwood. A minivan went through a stop sign and hit a school bus. The bus was carrying students from Lakeview Public Schools.
The accident caused the bus to fall onto a pickup truck. Sadly, four students died, and 17 others were hurt. This was the deadliest school bus accident in Minnesota since 1997.
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Cottonwood from County Highway 9
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Location of Cottonwood, Minnesota
See also
In Spanish: Cottonwood (Minnesota) para niños
