Cottonwood
City in Lyon County, Minnesota
Cottonwood is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, with 1,149 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,079 ft (329 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanley Falls, 6.3 miles NE.
- 1,149residents (2020 Census)
- 1,079 ftelevation · 329 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 1,146 / sq mipopulation density
- 56229ZIP code
About Cottonwood
Cottonwood is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,149 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Cottonwood
- Median household income
- $97,500
- Median home value
- $176,200
- Median rent
- $683/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Cottonwood had 1,149 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,149 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,146 per sq mi (443 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottonwood at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,149 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6116° N, 95.6800° W |
| ZIP code | 56229 |
| Official website | cottonwood.govoffice2.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2713564 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottonwood
- Hanley Falls6.3 mi NE
- Wood Lake7.6 mi E
- Hazel Run9.6 mi N
- Marshall12.5 mi SW
- Ghent12.5 mi SW
- Echo13.1 mi E
- Clarkfield13.8 mi NW
- Milroy14.8 mi SE
- Vesta14.9 mi SE
- Granite Falls15.1 mi NE
- Minneota15.3 mi W
- Belview17.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood
What county is Cottonwood in?
Cottonwood is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Cottonwood, MN?
1,149 people lived in Cottonwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottonwood, MN?
The ZIP code of Cottonwood is 56229.
What is the elevation of Cottonwood?
1,079 feet (329 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottonwood?
Hanley Falls (6.3 mi), Wood Lake (7.6 mi), Hazel Run (9.6 mi), Marshall (12.5 mi), Ghent (12.5 mi).
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