As of 2025 the population of Cottage Grove is 44,336. The population is expected to grow to 46,751 by 2030 - a growth rate of 1.07%.
The median age of Cottage Grove residents is 38.
The diversity index of Cottage Grove is 52.3, meaning that there is a 52% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Cottage Grove is $142,949 and projected to be $153,608 in 2030. Per capita income is $48,787, projected to be $53,047 in 2030. 6.3% of households – 2,791 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,738,602 and the average disposable income is $104,011.
There are 15,553 housing units in Cottage Grove; 13,097 are owner-occupied, 2,030 are rented, and 426 are vacant. The average home value is $446,169, with 1,756 homes built in 2010 or later, and 144 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 594 businesses in Cottage Grove, employing 8,137 workers and pulling from a labor force of 21,000 age 16 and above. 10,272 workers commute into Cottage Grove from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,350 residents both live and work in/around Cottage Grove. The average travel time is 24.6 minutes. 3.86% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.51% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 14,962 drive alone, 1,544 carpool, and 165 take public transportation. 274 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,055 residents work from home.
6,855 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,055 have associates degrees, 8,293 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3,866 hold a graduate or professional degree.
