Cottage Grove, Minnesota
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Cottage Grove is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 30,582 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 98.2 km² (37.9 mi²). 88.0 km² (34.0 mi²) of it is land and 10.2 km² (3.9 mi²) of it (10.39%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 30,582 people, 9,932 households, and 8,462 families residing in the city. The population density was 347.5/km² (899.9/mi²). There were 10,024 housing units at an average density of 113.9/km² (295.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.54% White, 2.35% African American, 0.41% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.53% of the population.
There were 9,932 households out of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.32.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $65,825, and the median income for a family was $68,935. Males had a median income of $45,567 versus $31,232 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,348. About 1.8% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
The city of Cottage Grove was settled in the 1840's with the creation of two villages, Langdon and "Old Cottage Grove." when the early settlers arrived the land was thick with oaks and prairie grasses. Settlers turned to agriculture for their livelihood. These settlers turned the land into profitable farmland with hard work. Many of the settlers decided to turn to dairying and Cottage Grove also became known for its creameries and dairy farms. Some historic places include: Historic Cedarhurst Mansion, Schilling Archeological Distric, Atkinson Cemetery, Cottage Grove Town Hall, Old People's Home of the Northwest Cemetery, Grey Cloud Lime Kiln, Historic John P. Fuber House, Historic Dr. Arthur H. Steen House, Historic First Congregational Church (Accacia Lodge No. 51), Historic William W. Furber House, Cottage Grove Cemetery, Historic Harry Roberts House, Lamar Avenue Larch Trees, and Hope Glen Farm. The Founding Father of Cottage Grove was James Sullivan Norris. Norris was a New Englander who settled in Afton in 1839.
[edit] Location
Cottage Grove is approximately eight miles southeast of Minnesota's Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, accessed by U.S. Highway 61.
[edit] Public buildings
Cottage Grove's public buildings include the: Library, City Hall, Ice Arena, Fire Station, and Public Works building.
[edit] General Cottage Grove Information
Date Established: 1843
School District: 833
County: Washington County
2000 Population: 30,582
1990 Population: 22,935
Zip Code: 55016
Elevation: 810
Land area: 34.0 square miles
[edit] Politics
Cottage Grove is located in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by Republican John Kline.
[edit] External links
- http://www.city-data.com/city/Cottage-Grove-Minnesota.html
- http://www.wchsmn.org/research/communities/cottage_grove/index.php History of Cottage Grove, MN by Nancy Eike
- http://www.cottage-grove.org/ Cottage Grove, MN
- Cottage Grove, MN webpage
- Park (Cottage Grove) High School
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