Cobden, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cobden, Minnesota had a total population of 12, the 907th largest city in Minnesota. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cobden Quick Facts
How Cobden Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13 | 12 | -7.7% |
How Cobden Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cobden Rankings in Minnesota
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Other Cities in Brown County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | 14,056 | $64,449 | 9.2% | $204,200 |
| Sleepy Eye | 3,444 | $66,911 | 7.8% | $147,600 |
| Springfield | 2,125 | $59,434 | 11.8% | $122,300 |
| Hanska | 380 | $70,000 | 13.2% | $89,500 |
| Comfrey | 338 | $61,875 | 13.3% | $96,300 |
| Searles | 201 | $80,625 | 1.0% | $191,100 |
| Evan | 89 | $51,250 | 12.4% | $54,000 |
| Essig | 76 | N/A | 31.6% | $160,900 |
Cities Similar to Cobden
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doran | 12 | N/A | N/A | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Leonard | 12 | $53,750 | $125,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pine Bend | 11 | $37,917 | N/A | 0.0% | 18.2% |
| Barry | 16 | $83,750 | N/A | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| Trail | 16 | $60,000 | $32,500 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 12, Cobden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Cobden is a small community located in Minnesota, within Brown County. The total population is 12. It ranks as the 907th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cobden is 42.5 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Cobden. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cobden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 72.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Cobden was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cobden, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cobden, Minnesota?
Cobden, Minnesota has a population of 12 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cobden, MN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Cobden — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cobden, MN?
The ACS sample for Cobden recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Cobden, Minnesota?
Cobden's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cobden, MN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Cobden — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Cobden, Minnesota?
11.1% of adults (25+) in Cobden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.