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Cottage Grove, MN is a vibrant city with a population of 38,582 and a population density of 1,135 people per square mile. The city boasts several local businesses such as Cottage Grove Dental Care and Rock N' Roll Stitch and Embroidery. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities, including hiking in the nearby William O’Brien State Park or canoeing down the St Croix River. Other organizations within the area include the Washington County Historical Society and Cottage Grove Community Theater. For sports fans, there are local sporting events like basketball at East Ridge High School or baseball at Grey Cloud Island Elementary School.

The population in Cottage Grove is 38,582. There are 1,147 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cottage Grove is 36.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cottage Grove is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Cottage Grove
- 59.3% are married
- 7.4% are divorced
- 43.0% are married with children
- 12.1% have children, but are single
Race in Cottage Grove

- 80.3% are White
- 4.0% are Black
- 7.2% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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Reviews for Cottage Grove
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After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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