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Income/capita NAT. AVG.
85%
Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexCottage GroveMinnesotaNational
Income per capita$40,333$33,225$29,829
Median household income$102,600$63,217$55,322
Median income owner occupied$107,441$77,618$70,586
Median income renter occupied$61,136$34,348$35,192
Median earnings male$57,186$40,933$36,919
Median earnings female$44,124$29,114$26,250
Unemployment rate2.1%3.4%4.7%
Poverty level2.7%10.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Cottage Grove is 35% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Cottage Grove is 85% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Cottage Grove is 55% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Cottage Grove is 82% lower than the national average

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      $68,393 $102,600 $205,200
      City
      $42,140 $63,217 $126,434
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Cottage Grove median earnings by income bracket

      Cottage Grove employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.4%9.4%
      Manufacturing sector20.9%20.9%
      Financial & insurance services6.4%6.4%
      Wholesale & retail services14.3%14.3%
      Public administration6.1%6.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.4%7.4%
      Education, health & social services9.5%9.5%
      Other24.6%24.6%

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      Source: The Cottage Grove, MN employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).