Demographics & People — Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,906 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,100 |
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| Median Age | 37.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,298 |
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| Family Households | 2,398 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2596 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,641 |
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| Black or African American | 27 |
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| Asian | 682 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 424 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,132 |
| Other groups | 1,273 |
| Irish | 1,239 |
| Norwegian | 1,067 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 939 |
| Italian | 557 |
| English | 437 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 397 |
| Scottish | 330 |
| Polish | 314 |
Language
| English Only | 6,765 |
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| Spanish | 148 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,326 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 435 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,622 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.
