Cottonwood County, Minnesota

The median household income in Cottonwood County, Minnesota is $68,239, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Cottonwood County is $34,105, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $68,239.

Cottonwood County's median household income of $68,239 is lower than the Minnesota state average of $75,757. The per capita income is $34,105, compared to the state average of $39,335.

The per capita income in Cottonwood County, Minnesota is $34,105, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Cottonwood County's median household income of $68,239 is below the Minnesota average of $75,757. The per capita income of $34,105 is also lower than the state average of $39,335. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Cottonwood County ranks #70 out of 87 counties in Minnesota by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $68,239 and per capita income of $34,105, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.