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Hinckley, Minnesota
Hinckley, city, in Pine County, Minnesota. Hinckley had 1,992 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,904 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,596 (±198). GEOID 2729294.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,992
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,904 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,596 ±198
Median household income
$50,714
±$14,409 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$182,800
±$36,254 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$956
±$88 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Hinckley and what county is it in?
Hinckley is a city in Pine County, Minnesota. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 503 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hinckley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,992 people lived in Hinckley on July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,904 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,596 (±198).
| Measure | Hinckley | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,596 ±198 | 29,640 | no clear change |
| Households | 720 ±94 | 12,323 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.16 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 764 ±103 | 17,284 | no clear change |
Hinckley's population since 2000
From 1,291 in 2000 to 1,992 in 2025: up 54.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hinckley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hinckley?
The median resident of Hinckley is 45.0 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.9%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 11.6%.
| Measure | Hinckley | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 ±3.2 | 45.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±3.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7% ±5.6 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±3.8 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.9% ±4.7 pts | 87.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 11.6% ±3.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±1.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6% ±2.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.7% ±4.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 24.5% ±4.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±3.1 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±3.7 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5% ±4.1 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±4.9 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hinckley earn?
Half of Hinckley's 720 households earn less than $50,714 a year (±$14,409), against $71,146 in Pine County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $42,561 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hinckley | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,714 ±$14,409 | $71,146 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,297 ±$7,081 | $85,014 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,296 ±$2,542 | $35,805 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7% ±4.7 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.7% ±8.6 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3% ±4.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% ±3.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±4.1 pts | 86.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hinckley?
Owners occupy 56.3% of Hinckley's occupied homes and renters 43.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,800 by its owner (±$36,254). The median renter pays $956 a month including utilities, and 40.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hinckley | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,800 ±$36,254 | $239,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $956 ±$88 | $877 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.0% ±10.9 pts | 37.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,216 ±$78 | $1,570 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.3% ±7.6 pts | 81.6% | +13.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.8% ±7.6 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Housing units | 764 ±103 | 17,284 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±5.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.8% ±6.9 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% ±3.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.1% ±4.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.2% ±4.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hinckley building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Hinckley in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hinckley work and get to work?
73.8% of Hinckley's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Hinckley | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.1% ±5.8 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±3.2 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8% ±7.2 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±3.7 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.1% ±3.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±3.6 | 32.1 min | +7.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hinckley?
No census tract lies mostly in Hinckley; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505Pine County | 4,654 | $62,824 |
| Tract 9506Pine County | 4,827 | $85,104 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hinckley) · Census block assignment files
How does Hinckley compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hinckley is the 7,693rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 266th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Hinckley ranks 542nd of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 266th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 109th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 300th | 562 |
| Median household income | 542nd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 553rd | 562 |
| Median home value | 464th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 287th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 25th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 540th | 559 |
| Median age | 155th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 536th | 561 |
| Work from home | 438th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 283rd | 562 |
Hinckley's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Hinckley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hinckley?
12 of the 57 figures for Hinckley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hinckley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hinckley.