Cottonwood County GIS Maps
Cottonwood County, Minnesota, has 11,517 residents and covers 640 square miles. The population declined 1.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Cottonwood County is 27033.
Windom is the county's largest population center. Cottonwood County also includes 6 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 46 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Cottonwood County Trends
- Population
- 11,517▾
- Median Home Value
- $154,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,286▾
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Cottonwood County Maps
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Cottonwood County Population
Cottonwood County had 11,517 residents in 2020. That was 1.5% lower than in 2010. Cottonwood County had 650 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 18 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Windom, Mountain Lake and Westbrook.
Population Trend in Cottonwood County MN
Cottonwood County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cottonwood County Zip Codes
Cottonwood County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Windom (56101), Mountain Lake (56159) and Westbrook (56183). Windom is the largest zip by population, with about 6,008 residents or 52% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cottonwood County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56101 | Windom | 6,008 | ▴ 2.4% |
| 56159 | Mountain Lake | 2,777 | ▾ -5.2% |
| 56183 | Westbrook | 1,197 | ▾ -5.2% |
| 56145 | Jeffers | 562 | ▾ -9.6% |
| 56118 | Windom | 416 | ▾ -1.2% |
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Cottonwood County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cottonwood County Demographics
Cottonwood County has a median age of 41.3, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 25.2% of residents are under 18, while 22.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cottonwood County MN
Median Age
41.3
Under 18
25.2%
Age 65+
22.6%
Bachelor's+
22.9%
Cottonwood County School Districts
Cottonwood County is served by 7 public school districts with 3,286 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Windom Public, Mountain Lake Public Schools and Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools. Those three districts account for about 66% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cottonwood County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windom Public School District | 1,187 | 36.1% | ▴ 3.2% |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | 498 | 15.2% | ▾ -2.2% |
| Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools | 497 | 15.1% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Red Rock Central School District | 404 | 12.3% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Fulda Public School District | 336 | 10.2% | ▾ -7.7% |
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Cottonwood County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cottonwood County Housing & Real Estate
Cottonwood County has a median home value of $154,000 and a median gross rent of $765. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $189,950 and homes spent about 118 days on the market.
Cottonwood County Housing Mix
Cottonwood County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cottonwood County Housing Trends
Cottonwood County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cottonwood County, MN
Cottonwood County has 586 business listings across 233 categories. The largest categories in Cottonwood County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (33, 5.6%), Lake (18, 3.1%), and Parks & Recreation (17, 2.9%). The full Cottonwood County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cottonwood County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cottonwood County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 33 | 5.6% |
| Lake | 18 | 3.1% |
| Parks & Recreation | 17 | 2.9% |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 | 2.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 11 | 1.9% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 10 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 10 | 1.7% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 1.7% |
| Propane Supplier | 10 | 1.7% |
| Elementary School | 8 | 1.4% |
Cottonwood County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Swenson Accounting & Tax Service | Accountant | Windom |
| Country Pride Services Co-Op | Agricultural Cooperatives | Bingham Lake |
| Westbrook Ag Power | Agricultural Service | Westbrook |
| Windom Municipal Airport | Airport | Windom |
| Meat Nate Cafe and Catering | American Restaurants | Jeffers |
| Cottonwood County Fair | Amusement Park | Windom |
| Mimi and Papa's Place | Antique Store | Windom |
| Parkwood Place Apartments | Apartments | Mountain Lake |
| Miller Sellner Equipment | Appliance Repair Service | Bingham Lake |
| Town N Country Appliance | Appliance Store | Windom |
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Cottonwood County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cottonwood County Basemaps
Cottonwood County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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