Cottage Grove Population 2026
Cottage Grove has a population of 35,918, making it the #1267 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Minnesota. It is about 245× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,918
Rank in United States
#1267
Coordinates
44.83°N, 92.94°W
~248 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,470 km
913 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minnesota
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 410,939 | #48 |
| Saint Paul | 303,176 | #66 |
| Rochester | 112,225 | #269 |
| Bloomington | 86,435 | #410 |
| Duluth | 86,110 | #413 |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,149 | #464 |
| Plymouth | 75,907 | #492 |
| Maple Grove | 68,385 | #563 |
Cities near Cottage Grove
- Inver Grove Heights34,857 people · ~8 km away
- Woodbury67,855 people · ~11 km away
- Maplewood40,567 people · ~15 km away
- Oakdale28,080 people · ~15 km away
- Saint Paul303,176 people · ~18 km away
- Eagan66,286 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove has a population of 35,918 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1267 biggest city in United States.
What state is Cottage Grove in?
Cottage Grove is located in Minnesota, United States.
Is Cottage Grove the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,470 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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