Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 30,582 people, 9,932 households, and 8,462 families residing in the city. The population density
was 899.9 people per square mile (347.5/km²). There were 10,024 housing units at an average density of 295.0 per square mile (113.9/km²). 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 (these figures had risen to $79,342 and $84,185 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). 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.
, represented by John Kline
, a Republican
, scoring 2.8% progressive
on a range of issues and 88% conservative based on 2006 House
votes.
Cottage Grove's public buildings include the Library, City Hall, Ice Arena, Fire Station, and Public Works building.
The Park High mascot was once the Indians; it is currently the Wolfpack. Cottage Grove Junior High was constructed in 1995 and renamed Cottage Grove Middle School in the summer of 2009; its mascot is the Cougar.
s in operation in the Twin Cities area, the Cottage View Drive-In. It is located near the Innovation Road exit of Highway 61.
Cottage Grove's annual Strawberryfest draws thousands of residents together to celebrate.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 30,582 people, 9,932 households, and 8,462 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 899.9 people per square mile (347.5/km²). There were 10,024 housing units at an average density of 295.0 per square mile (113.9/km²). 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
Race (United States Census)
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, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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 (these figures had risen to $79,342 and $84,185 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $45,567 versus $31,232 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.
Government
Cottage Grove is located in Minnesota's 2nd congressional districtMinnesota's 2nd congressional district
Minnesota’s 2nd congressional district covers the south Twin Cities metro area and contains all of Carver, Scott, Le Sueur, Goodhue and Rice Counties. It also contains most of Dakota County and south Washington County including the cities of Cottage Grove and the southern part of Woodbury...
, represented by John Kline
John Kline (politician)
John Paul Kline is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. The district includes most of the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities, including Apple Valley, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville and Eagan. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:Kline was born...
, a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, scoring 2.8% progressive
Progressivism
Progressivism is an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes. Progressivism is often viewed by some conservatives, constitutionalists, and libertarians to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies.The...
on a range of issues and 88% conservative based on 2006 House
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
votes.
Cottage Grove's public buildings include the Library, City Hall, Ice Arena, Fire Station, and Public Works building.
Education
Cottage Grove part of the South Washington County School District (Independent School District 833). It is served by four high schools (Park High, Woodbury High, East Ridge High, and Alternative Learning Center), four middle schools (Cottage Grove MS, Oltman MS, Lake MS, Woodbury MS), and 16 elementary schools. The district also has preschool programs for children three to five years old. The fourth high school, East Ridge High, opened in the fall of 2009 serving students in grades nine through eleven. East Ridge opened to twelfth graders for the 2010 - 2011 academic year.The Park High mascot was once the Indians; it is currently the Wolfpack. Cottage Grove Junior High was constructed in 1995 and renamed Cottage Grove Middle School in the summer of 2009; its mascot is the Cougar.
Culture
Cottage Grove includes one of the two remaining drive-in theaterDrive-in theater
A drive-in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars.The screen can be as simple as a...
s in operation in the Twin Cities area, the Cottage View Drive-In. It is located near the Innovation Road exit of Highway 61.
Cottage Grove's annual Strawberryfest draws thousands of residents together to celebrate.
Notable residents
- Sam JacobsonSam JacobsonSamuel Ryan Jacobson is an American professional basketball player. He plays at guard or forward. He formerly played for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves....
, former NBA player - Seann William ScottSeann William ScottSeann William Scott is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Steve Stifler in the American Pie film series...
, actor - Alex NeubergerAlex NeubergerAlexander James Neuberger is an American actor.Alex Neuberger was born in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. His first role was in the 2006 film, Running Scared, a thriller starring Paul Walker. Neuberger plays "Nicky Gazelle", the son of Walker's character...
, actor - Sven Sundgaard, KARE-11 Meteorologist