Cottonwood County, MN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Cottonwood County was 11,356, a 1.92% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cottonwood County's population was 11,578, an increase of 0.60% compared to a population of 11,509 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Cottonwood County, MN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cottonwood County decreased by 797. In this period, the peak population was 12,153 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 12,153 - -
2001 12,081 -72 -0.59%
2002 11,998 -83 -0.69%
2003 11,942 -56 -0.47%
2004 11,947 5 0.04%
2005 11,716 -231 -1.93%
2006 11,491 -225 -1.92%
2007 11,401 -90 -0.78%
2008 11,305 -96 -0.84%
2009 11,186 -119 -1.05%
2010 11,715 529 4.73%
2011 11,716 1 0.01%
2012 11,578 -138 -1.18%
2013 11,558 -20 -0.17%
2014 11,513 -45 -0.39%
2015 11,431 -82 -0.71%
2016 11,382 -49 -0.43%
2017 11,263 -119 -1.05%
2018 11,274 11 0.1%
2019 11,232 -42 -0.37%
2020 11,509 277 2.47%
2021 11,578 69 0.6%
2022 11,356 -222 -1.92%
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Cottonwood County, MN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Cottonwood County's population decreased by 438 (3.60%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Cottonwood County's population decreased by 206 (1.76%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Cottonwood County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Cottonwood County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 11,356. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cottonwood County's population peaked in year 2000 at 12,153.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cottonwood County's population was lowest in year 2009 at 11,186.

Cottonwood County, MN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Cottonwood County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 16 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Cottonwood County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.30% per year. Overall the population shrank 6.56% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Cottonwood County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Cottonwood County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.30% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 153. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Cottonwood County's population grew the most with an increase of 529 (4.73%).

While from 2004 and 2005, Cottonwood County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 231 (-1.93%).

Things to know

Is Cottonwood County, MN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cottonwood County's population decreased by 153 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 69 (0.60%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 222 (1.92%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Cottonwood County, MN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Cottonwood County decreased by 202 (1.75%). The population was highest at 11,578 in the year 2012 and lowest at 11,232 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.19%.

References

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Cottonwood County, MN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cottonwood County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Cottonwood County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Cottonwood County was 11,356, a 1.92% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cottonwood County population was 11,578, an increase of 0.60% compared to a population of 11,509 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cottonwood County decreased by 797. In this period, the peak population was 12,153 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Cottonwood County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Cottonwood County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Cottonwood County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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