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Cosmos Overview

534
TOTAL POPULATION
266
MALE POPULATION
268
FEMALE POPULATION
99.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,369
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,295
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
328
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cosmos Zip Codes

Cosmos Area Codes

Race in Cosmos

The most populous races in Cosmos are White / Caucasian (501 | 93.8%), Hispanic or Latino (21 | 3.9%), and Some other Race (17 | 3.2%).
Race in Cosmos
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino213.9%
Native / Alaskan10.2%
White / Caucasian50193.8%
Two or more Races152.8%
Some other Race173.2%
Total534100.0%

Ancestry in Cosmos

The most populous ancestries reported in Cosmos are German (244 | 45.7%), English (78 | 14.6%), Swedish (38 | 7.1%), Norwegian (30 | 5.6%), and Irish (25 | 4.7%), together accounting for 77.7% of all Cosmos residents.
Ancestry in Cosmos
Ancestry# Population% Population
American193.6%
British20.4%
Canadian20.4%
Chippewa10.2%
Cuban10.2%
Czech213.9%
Danish234.3%
Dutch91.7%
English7814.6%
European20.4%
French122.2%
German24445.7%
Indian (Asian)20.4%
Irish254.7%
Luxembourger61.1%
Mexican203.7%
Norwegian305.6%
Polish203.7%
Scotch-Irish20.4%
Sioux10.2%
Swedish387.1%
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Immigrants in Cosmos

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cosmos came from Central America (17 | 3.2%), Latin America (17 | 3.2%), Mexico (17 | 3.2%), Eastern Europe (2 | 0.4%), and Europe (2 | 0.4%), together accounting for 10.3% of all Cosmos residents.
Immigrants in Cosmos
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America173.2%
Eastern Europe20.4%
Europe20.4%
Latin America173.2%
Mexico173.2%
Russia20.4%
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Sex and Age in Cosmos

Sex and Age in Cosmos

The most populous age groups in Cosmos are 55 to 59 Years (36 | 13.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (37 | 13.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cosmos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (2.3%)25 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Years11 (4.1%)6 (2.2%)
10 to 14 Years7 (2.6%)9 (3.4%)
15 to 19 Years17 (6.4%)12 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years19 (7.1%)17 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years7 (2.6%)15 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years12 (4.5%)8 (3.0%)
35 to 39 Years31 (11.7%)11 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years15 (5.6%)13 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years29 (10.9%)31 (11.6%)
50 to 54 Years15 (5.6%)32 (11.9%)
55 to 59 Years36 (13.5%)37 (13.8%)
60 to 64 Years21 (7.9%)19 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years13 (4.9%)21 (7.8%)
70 to 74 Years12 (4.5%)5 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years13 (4.9%)3 (1.1%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.7%)2 (0.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
Total266 (100.0%)268 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cosmos

Median Family Size in Cosmos

The median family size in Cosmos is 2.80 persons per family, with single male/father families (16 | 13.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (24 | 19.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cosmos
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple83 (67.5%)2.73
Single Male/Father16 (13.0%)3.38
Single Female/Mother24 (19.5%)2.67
Total Families123 (100.0%)2.80

Median Household Size in Cosmos

The median household size in Cosmos is 2.22 persons per household, with single male/father households (16 | 6.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.31 persons per household. non-family households (118 | 49.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cosmos
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple83 (34.4%)2.73
Single Male/Father16 (6.6%)4.31
Single Female/Mother24 (10.0%)3.25
Non-family118 (49.0%)1.36
Total Households241 (100.0%)2.22

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cosmos

Out of a total of 241 households in Cosmos, 123 (51.0%) are family households, while 118 (49.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 70, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 87.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cosmos
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-87 (36.1%)
2-Person Households70 (29.0%)31 (12.9%)
3-Person Households25 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households19 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households9 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (51.0%)118 (49.0%)

Female Fertility in Cosmos

Fertility by Age in Cosmos

Average fertility rate in Cosmos is 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cosmos
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)75.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)26.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cosmos

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cosmos
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Cosmos

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cosmos
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)91.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)26.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cosmos

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cosmos
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Cosmos

Income Overview in Cosmos

Per Capita Income in Cosmos is $31,369, while median incomes of families and households are $69,375 and $53,295 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income534$31,369
Median Family Income123$69,375
Mean Family Income123$78,548
Median Household Income241$53,295
Mean Household Income241$65,029
Income Deficit123$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)53435.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)53464.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5340.34

Earnings by Sex in Cosmos

Average Earnings in Cosmos are $35,313, $46,429 for men and $30,000 for women, a difference of 35.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Cosmos
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male184 (52.6%)$46,429
Female166 (47.4%)$30,000
Total350 (100.0%)$35,313

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cosmos

The most common earnings brackets in Cosmos are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (35 | 19.0%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (34 | 20.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cosmos
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5 (2.7%)5 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (4.3%)5 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (2.7%)17 (10.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (1.1%)2 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)13 (7.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)5 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (1.1%)34 (20.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99911 (6.0%)2 (1.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (6.0%)33 (19.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (9.2%)4 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9996 (3.3%)17 (10.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (11.4%)8 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (6.0%)5 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99935 (19.0%)14 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99914 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
Total184 (100.0%)166 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cosmos

Average earnings in Cosmos are $53,571 for men and $32,723 for women, a difference of 38.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,563, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $52,500. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,750, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $21,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cosmos
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$52,500$22,321
College or Associate's Degree$61,563$38,750
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$53,571$32,723

Family Income in Cosmos

Family Income Brackets in Cosmos

According to the Cosmos family income data, there are 32 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Cosmos
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991915.4%
$25,000 to $34,999118.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991411.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992318.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991512.2%
$100,000 to $149,9993226.0%
$150,000 to $199,99954.1%
$200,000+32.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cosmos

5-person families (9 | 7.3%) account for the highest median family income in Cosmos with $105,625 per family, while 2-person families (83 | 67.5%) have the highest median income of $34,062 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cosmos
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families83 (67.5%)$68,125
3-Person Families24 (19.5%)$0
4-Person Families7 (5.7%)$0
5-Person Families9 (7.3%)$105,625
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total123 (100.0%)$69,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cosmos

The median family income in Cosmos is $69,375, with families comprising 3+ earners (9) having the highest median family income of $157,750, while families with 1 earner (39) have the lowest median family income of $31,042, accounting for 7.3% and 31.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cosmos
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners22 (17.9%)$40,000
1 Earner39 (31.7%)$31,042
2 Earners53 (43.1%)$101,875
3+ Earners9 (7.3%)$157,750
Total123 (100.0%)$69,375

Household Income in Cosmos

Household Income Brackets in Cosmos

With 50 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Cosmos, accounting for 20.7% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (1.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cosmos
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00083.3%
$10,000 to $14,99952.1%
$15,000 to $24,999135.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995020.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993715.4%
$50,000 to $74,9995020.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993715.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993213.3%
$150,000 to $199,99962.5%
$200,000+31.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cosmos

The median household income in Cosmos is $53,295, with the highest median household income of $68,167 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 126 households (52.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,286, with 42 households (17.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cosmos
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years15 (6.2%)$53,125
25 to 44 Years58 (24.1%)$47,206
45 to 64 Years126 (52.3%)$68,167
65+ Years42 (17.4%)$34,286
Total241 (100.0%)$53,295

Poverty in Cosmos

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cosmos

With 10.5% poverty level for males and 23.1% for females among the residents of Cosmos, 35 to 44 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (19.6%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cosmos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (64.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (16.7%)2 (25.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (16.1%)13 (65.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (15.8%)6 (26.1%)
35 to 44 Years9 (19.6%)2 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years4 (9.1%)15 (23.8%)
55 to 64 Years4 (7.0%)2 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (11.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (10.5%)62 (23.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cosmos

According to the poverty statistics in Cosmos, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cosmos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (100.0%)9 (36.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (83.3%)6 (75.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years26 (83.9%)7 (35.0%)
25 to 34 Years16 (84.2%)17 (73.9%)
35 to 44 Years37 (80.4%)22 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years40 (90.9%)48 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years53 (93.0%)54 (96.4%)
65 to 74 Years25 (100.0%)23 (88.5%)
75 Years and over15 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total238 (89.5%)206 (76.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cosmos

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cosmos show that 2.4% or 2 of the total 83 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cosmos
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children65 (97.0%)2 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (97.6%)2 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cosmos

According to the poverty data in Cosmos, 6.2% or 1 single-father households and 70.8% or 17 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (33.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (94.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cosmos
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1 (33.3%)1 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)16 (94.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (6.2%)17 (70.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cosmos

The poverty data for Cosmos shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 18 of the single-parent households (45.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (3.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (53.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cosmos
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (3.0%)2 (20.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)16 (53.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (2.4%)18 (45.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Cosmos

Employment by Class of Employer in Cosmos

Among the 320 employed individuals in Cosmos, private company employees (255 | 79.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (22 | 6.9%), and local government employees (20 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cosmos
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25579.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)226.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations144.4%
Local Government Employees206.2%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees30.9%
Unpaid Family Workers41.3%
Total320100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cosmos

According to the labor force statistics for Cosmos, out of the total population over 16 years of age (462), 71.0% or 328 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 8 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 36 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.0% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cosmos
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11 (52.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years20 (100.0%)2 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years62 (88.6%)2 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years83 (77.6%)4 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years69 (94.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years15 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total328 (71.0%)8 (2.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cosmos

According to labor force statistics for Cosmos, 81.6% of individuals (271) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (332) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 8 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.9% or 24 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.3% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cosmos
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma146 (83.9%)4 (2.1%)
College / Associate Degree94 (82.5%)6 (5.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total271 (81.6%)10 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cosmos

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cosmos are Management (24 | 7.5%), Community & Social Service (20 | 6.2%), Education Instruction & Library (11 | 3.4%), Education, Arts & Media (9 | 2.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (9 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cosmos

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cosmos, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cosmos
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18 (75.0%)6 (25.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (10.0%)18 (90.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (18.2%)9 (81.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)28 (45.2%)34 (54.8%)
Total (Overall)168 (52.5%)152 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cosmos are Food Preparation & Serving (34 | 10.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (15 | 4.7%), and Personal Care & Service (3 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Cosmos

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Cosmos
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (5.9%)32 (94.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (2.7%)72 (97.3%)
Total (Overall)168 (52.5%)152 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cosmos are Sales & Related (35 | 10.9%), and Office & Administration (28 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cosmos

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cosmos
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related26 (74.3%)9 (25.7%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total (Category)26 (41.3%)37 (58.7%)
Total (Overall)168 (52.5%)152 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cosmos are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 5.9%), Construction & Extraction (16 | 5.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cosmos

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cosmos
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Total (Category)41 (89.1%)5 (10.9%)
Total (Overall)168 (52.5%)152 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cosmos are Production (54 | 16.9%), Transportation (11 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (10 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cosmos

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cosmos
OccupationMaleFemale
Production50 (92.6%)4 (7.4%)
Transportation11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)71 (94.7%)4 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)168 (52.5%)152 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cosmos

Employment Industries in Cosmos

The major employment industries in Cosmos include Health Care & Social Assistance (92 | 28.7%), Manufacturing (56 | 17.5%), Retail Trade (55 | 17.2%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (30 | 9.4%), and Construction (28 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Cosmos

Employment Industries by Sex in Cosmos

The Cosmos industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cosmos
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting28 (93.3%)2 (6.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction25 (89.3%)3 (10.7%)
Manufacturing40 (71.4%)16 (28.6%)
Wholesale Trade7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade45 (81.8%)10 (18.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total168 (52.5%)152 (47.5%)

Education in Cosmos

School Enrollment in Cosmos

The most common levels of schooling among the 80 students in Cosmos are high school (20 | 25.0%), middle school (18 | 22.5%), and college / undergraduate (18 | 22.5%).
School Enrollment in Cosmos
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool56.2%
Kindergarten45.0%
Elementary School1316.3%
Middle School1822.5%
High School2025.0%
College / Undergraduate1822.5%
Graduate / Professional22.5%
Total80100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cosmos

Out of a total of 80 students who are enrolled in schools in Cosmos, 2 (2.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 78 (97.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (11.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cosmos
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old15 (88.2%)2 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cosmos

Education (8 | 23.5%), computers & mathematics (6 | 17.6%), social sciences (6 | 17.6%), science & technology (5 | 14.7%), and business (5 | 14.7%) are the most common fields of study among 34 individuals in Cosmos who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cosmos
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics617.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural25.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences617.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies25.9%
Science & Technology514.7%
Business514.7%
Education823.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total34100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cosmos

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cosmos

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cosmos are males with 2 vehicles (61, accounting for 36.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (37, making up 40.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cosmos
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (5.4%)1 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle23 (13.7%)37 (24.3%)
2 Vehicles61 (36.3%)37 (24.3%)
3 Vehicles21 (12.5%)12 (7.9%)
4 Vehicles33 (19.6%)38 (25.0%)
5 or more Vehicles21 (12.5%)27 (17.8%)
Total168 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cosmos

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cosmos are 25 to 29 minutes (86 commuters, 27.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (58 commuters, 18.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (47 commuters, 15.3%).
Commute Time in Cosmos
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes92.9%
5 to 9 Minutes4715.3%
10 to 14 Minutes278.8%
15 to 19 Minutes196.2%
20 to 24 Minutes3310.7%
25 to 29 Minutes8627.9%
30 to 34 Minutes5818.8%
35 to 39 Minutes41.3%
40 to 44 Minutes103.3%
45 to 59 Minutes92.9%
60 to 89 Minutes20.6%
90 or more Minutes41.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Cosmos

The most common commute times in Cosmos are 30 to 34 minutes (41 commuters, 25.2%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (54 commuters, 37.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cosmos
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (2.5%)5 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes8 (4.9%)39 (26.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes27 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes13 (8.0%)20 (13.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes32 (19.6%)54 (37.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes41 (25.2%)17 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes2 (1.2%)2 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes7 (4.3%)3 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes8 (4.9%)1 (0.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes2 (1.2%)2 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cosmos

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cosmos are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (34, 20.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (29, 20.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cosmos
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (6.8%)5 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM32 (19.6%)5 (3.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2 (1.2%)4 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM34 (20.9%)15 (10.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM15 (9.2%)29 (20.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM25 (15.3%)22 (15.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (8.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM25 (15.3%)11 (7.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)27 (18.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)12 (8.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14 (8.6%)3 (2.1%)
Total163 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cosmos

Occupancy by Ownership in Cosmos

Of the total 241 dwellings in Cosmos, owner-occupied units account for 192 (79.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 49 (20.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cosmos
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19279.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4920.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units241100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cosmos

Occupancy by Household Size in Cosmos
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8736.1%
2-Person Household10141.9%
3-Person Household2510.4%
4+ Person Household2811.6%
Total Housing Units241100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cosmos

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cosmos
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household63 (72.4%)24 (27.6%)
2-Person Household85 (84.2%)16 (15.8%)
3-Person Household16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
4+ Person Household28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units192 (79.7%)49 (20.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cosmos

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cosmos
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)
High School Diploma102 (79.7%)26 (20.3%)
College/Associate Degree65 (78.3%)18 (21.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14 (93.3%)1 (6.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cosmos

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cosmos
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3614.9%
35 to 44 Years3715.3%
45 to 54 Years3715.3%
55 to 64 Years8936.9%
65 to 74 Years2912.0%
75 to 84 Years114.6%
85 Years and Over20.8%
Total241100.0%

Housing Finances in Cosmos

Median Income by Occupancy in Cosmos

Median Income by Occupancy in Cosmos
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied192 (79.7%)$64,583
Renter-Occupied49 (20.3%)$37,250
Average241 (100.0%)$53,295

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cosmos

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cosmos
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)3 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (1.0%)3 (6.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (2.1%)1 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9993 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (2.1%)6 (12.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (22.4%)7 (14.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99913 (6.8%)24 (49.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (23.4%)5 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99932 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more9 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cosmos

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cosmos
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3008 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49935 (18.2%)3 (6.1%)
$500 to $79979 (41.1%)42 (85.7%)
$800 to $99921 (10.9%)3 (6.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49922 (11.5%)1 (2.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99910 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49917 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cosmos

Housing Structures in Cosmos

Housing Structures in Cosmos
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached19781.7%
Single Unit, Attached10.4%
2 Unit Apartments20.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments208.3%
10 or more Apartments145.8%
Mobile Home / Other62.5%
Total241100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cosmos

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cosmos
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached186 (94.4%)11 (5.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (79.7%)49 (20.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cosmos

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cosmos
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)3 (6.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms14 (7.3%)28 (57.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms60 (31.2%)16 (32.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms87 (45.3%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms31 (16.2%)2 (4.1%)
Total192 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cosmos

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cosmos
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas136 (70.8%)20 (40.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas24 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity30 (15.6%)25 (51.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)4 (8.2%)
Total192 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cosmos

Household Vehicle Usage in Cosmos
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (4.2%)3 (6.1%)
1 Vehicle49 (25.5%)27 (55.1%)
2 Vehicles65 (33.9%)19 (38.8%)
3 or more Vehicles70 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cosmos

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cosmos

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units10587
Median Property Value$75,500$114,000
Median Household Income$43,393$6
Monthly Housing Costs$518$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,466$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cosmos

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cosmos
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00024 (22.9%)6 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99950 (47.6%)28 (32.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99931 (29.5%)36 (41.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)17 (19.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total105 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cosmos

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cosmos
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9998 (7.6%)1 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (39.1%)3 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (6.7%)2 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99913 (12.4%)6 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (10.5%)32 (36.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (20.0%)26 (29.9%)
$150,000 or more3 (2.9%)11 (12.6%)
Total105 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cosmos

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cosmos
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x57 (54.3%)69,886 (80,328.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x37 (35.2%)56 (64.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x6 (5.7%)4 (4.6%)
4.0x or more5 (4.8%)6 (6.9%)
Total105 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cosmos

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cosmos
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49935 (33.3%)8 (9.2%)
$800 to $1,49950 (47.6%)21 (24.1%)
Total105 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cosmos

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cosmos

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cosmos
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years52 (74.3%)18 (25.7%)
45 to 54 Years100 (93.5%)7 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years107 (94.7%)6 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total503 (94.2%)31 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cosmos

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cosmos
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cosmos

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cosmos
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00047 (95.9%)2 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999127 (87.6%)18 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99996 (94.1%)6 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (97.8%)2 (2.2%)
$100,000 and over145 (98.0%)3 (2.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cosmos

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cosmos
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 618 (58.1%)26 (83.9%)
6 to 18 Years22 (40.7%)36 (66.7%)
19 to 25 Years10 (20.0%)50 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (11.1%)32 (88.9%)
35 to 44 Years16 (22.9%)36 (51.4%)
45 to 54 Years29 (27.1%)75 (70.1%)
55 to 64 Years27 (23.9%)86 (76.1%)
65 to 74 Years50 (98.0%)26 (51.0%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)14 (63.6%)
Total198 (37.1%)381 (71.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cosmos

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cosmos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years2 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (12.9%)20 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (60.0%)6 (23.1%)
75 Years and over7 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cosmos

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cosmos: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (4.8%)13 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years12 (48.0%)2 (7.7%)
75 Years and over5 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cosmos: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.7%)2 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cosmos: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years2 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (4.1%)10 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (7.7%)
75 Years and over2 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cosmos: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (10.2%)8 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years5 (20.0%)6 (23.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cosmos: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (4.8%)7 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (8.0%)2 (7.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Cosmos

Computing Device Access in Cosmos

Computing Device Access in Cosmos
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17371.8%
Smartphone20886.3%
Tablet12150.2%
No Computing Device218.7%
Total241100.0%

Internet Access in Cosmos

Internet Access in Cosmos
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet72.9%
Broadband Home12049.8%
Cellular Data Only5824.1%
Satellite Internet229.1%
No Internet3112.9%
Total241100.0%

Cosmos Summary

Cosmos is a small city located in Meeker County, Minnesota. It is situated on the banks of the Crow River, about 30 miles west of St. Cloud. The city was founded in 1872 and incorporated in 1887. As of the 2010 census, the population of Cosmos was 545.

History

The area that is now Cosmos was first settled in the late 1860s by German immigrants. The city was originally known as “Kosmos”, a German word meaning “order” or “harmony”. The name was changed to “Cosmos” in 1887 when the city was incorporated.
The city was an important stop on the Great Northern Railway, which ran through the area in the late 19th century. The railway brought new settlers to the area and helped to spur economic growth.

Geography

Cosmos is located in Meeker County, Minnesota. It is situated on the banks of the Crow River, about 30 miles west of St. Cloud. The city has a total area of 0.9 square miles, all of which is land.
The city is located in a rural area, with rolling hills and farmland surrounding it. The nearest major city is St. Cloud, which is about 30 miles to the east.

Economy

The economy of Cosmos is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat.
The city also has a small manufacturing sector, which produces a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and food products.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cosmos was 545. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median household income in Cosmos was $45,000, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,000. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Cosmos is a small city located in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was founded in 1872 and incorporated in 1887. The city has a population of 545, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The city also has a small manufacturing sector, which produces a variety of products. The median household income in Cosmos is $45,000, and the median family income is $50,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cosmos?
Total Population of Cosmos is 534.
What is the Total Male Population of Cosmos?
Total Male Population of Cosmos is 266.
What is the Total Female Population of Cosmos?
Total Female Population of Cosmos is 268.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cosmos?
There are 99.25 Males per 100 Females in Cosmos.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cosmos?
There are 100.75 Females per 100 Males in Cosmos.
What is the Median Population Age in Cosmos?
Median Population Age in Cosmos is 46.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cosmos
Average Family Size in Cosmos is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cosmos
Average Household Size in Cosmos is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cosmos?
Per Capita income in Cosmos is $31,369.
What is the Median Family Income in Cosmos?
Median Family Income in Cosmos is $69,375.
What is the Median Household income in Cosmos?
Median Household Income in Cosmos is $53,295.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cosmos?
Income or Wage Gap in Cosmos is 35.4%.
Women in Cosmos earn 64.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cosmos?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cosmos is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cosmos?
There are 328 People in the Labor Forcein in Cosmos.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cosmos?
71.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Cosmos.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cosmos?
Unemployment Rate in Cosmos is 2.4%.