Cottonwood County, Minnesota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

Graduate Degree

5.9%

Population 25+

7,615

Cottonwood County, Minnesota Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Cottonwood County, Minnesota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.5%422
High School Graduate
36.2%2,753
Some College / Associate's
34.2%2,606
Bachelor's Degree
18.2%1,383
Graduate Degree
5.9%451

Cottonwood County, Minnesota Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Cottonwood County, Minnesota

Approximately 24.1% of adults in Cottonwood County, Minnesota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cottonwood County, Minnesota has increased by 8.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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