Cottage Grove city, Minnesota
Cottage Grove city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cottage Grove city is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 43,604. The land area covers 33.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 43,604 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 14,395 | ±334 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 14,487 | ±343 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,395 | ±334 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 92 | ±87 |
| Median Home Value | $378,800 | ±$8,121 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,783 | ±$161 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $120,791 | ±$6,247 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,540 | ±$2,614 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,705 | ±518 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 22,224 | ±716 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.4% | ±1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 42,760 (2024)
ID: 167681
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
12800 RAVINE PKWY, COTTAGE GROVE MN 55016-3195
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GUS Population: 283,960 (2024)
ID: 167382
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MANAGEMENT ANALYST II
14949 62ND ST N, STILLWATER MN 55082-6102
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LITTLE CANADA, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | ROSEMOUNT, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hastings Beauty School
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College Vocational | 5.7 mi away | 221 Second Street East, Hastings, MN, 55033 |
6514371225
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PARK GROVE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 7900 HEMINGWAY AVE S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016 |
(651) 459-2040
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Inver Hills Community College
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College | 7.0 mi away | 2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076-3224 |
6514503000
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HASTINGS: PLEASANT HILL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 1490 FRONTAGE ROAD, HASTINGS, MN, 55033 |
(651) 438-0200
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Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury
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College Vocational | 8.2 mi away | 1750 WEIR DRIVE, WOODBURY, MN, 55125 |
6513331410
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INVER GROVE HEIGHTS: INVER GLEN LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 8098 BLAINE AVENUE, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN, 55076 |
(651) 554-6840
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Dakota County Technical College
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College | 9.6 mi away | 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN, 55068-2999 |
6514238301
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RH STAFFORD LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 8595 CENTRAL PARK PLACE, WOODBURY, MN, 55125 |
(651) 731-1320
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Crescent Training dba Crescent Career Center
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College Vocational | 12.1 mi away | 1171 Northland Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120 |
6512879950
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PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 800 BORNER ST. N., PRESCOTT, WI, 54021 |
(715) 262-5555
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HASTINGS DAM 2, MN US, located 4.3 miles from Cottage Grove city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1° | 5.7° | 14.9° | 0.90" | — |
| February | 29.0° | 8.7° | 18.8° | 0.91" | — |
| March | 41.1° | 21.8° | 31.4° | 1.78" | — |
| April | 56.4° | 35.7° | 46.1° | 3.10" | — |
| May | 68.6° | 47.8° | 58.2° | 4.33" | — |
| June | 78.8° | 58.6° | 68.7° | 4.94" | — |
| July | 83.0° | 63.3° | 73.1° | 4.37" | — |
| August | 80.9° | 61.3° | 71.1° | 4.23" | — |
| September | 73.4° | 53.1° | 63.2° | 3.21" | — |
| October | 59.4° | 40.0° | 49.7° | 2.61" | — |
| November | 43.0° | 26.6° | 34.8° | 1.72" | — |
| December | 29.7° | 13.7° | 21.7° | 1.23" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| St. Paul Park city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Newport city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Hastings city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Woodbury city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Inver Grove Heights city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2716313456. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.