Cottonwood County, Minnesota

Cottonwood County
Cottonwood County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°01′N 95°11′W / 44.01°N 95.18°W / 44.01; -95.18
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedMay 23, 1857 (created)
July 29, 1870 (organized)
Named afterCottonwood River
SeatWindom
Largest cityWindom
Area
  Total
649 sq mi (1,680 km2)
  Land639 sq mi (1,660 km2)
  Water10 sq mi (30 km2)  1.5%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
11,517
  Estimate 
(2023)
11,319
  Density18.0/sq mi (6.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts1st, 7th
Websitewww.co.cottonwood.mn.us

Cottonwood County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,517. Its county seat is Windom.