East Twin Cities

Of the 37,120 people living in Cottage Grove in 2020, 49.8 percent (18,483) were women and 50.2 percent (18,637) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Twin Cities.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 64. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,196 females and 2,349 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	11,098	29.9
Females 18 and over	11,162	30.1
Males 65 and over	2,349	6.3
Females 65 and over	2,196	5.9

Source: US Census Bureau