Township · Minnesota
Pine Lake Township, Pine County, Minnesota
Pine Lake Township, Pine County, township, in Pine County, Minnesota. Pine Lake Township, Pine County had 604 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 580 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 481 (±82). GEOID 2711551226.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
604
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 580 · ACS 2020-2024: 481 ±82
Median household income
$62,697
±$5,177 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$312,500
±$36,860 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
not published
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Pine Lake Township, Pine County and what county is it in?
Pine Lake Township, Pine County is a township in Pine County, Minnesota. It covers 33.1 square miles of land, 18 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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 604 people lived in Pine Lake Township, Pine County on July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 580 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 481 (±82).
| Measure | Pine Lake Township, Pine County | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 481±82 | 29,640 | −138 |
| Households | 237±42 | 12,323 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.99±0.16 | 2.29 | −0.58 |
| Housing units | 535±74 | 17,284 | no clear change |
Pine Lake Township, Pine County's population since 2000
From 576 in 2000 to 604 in 2025: up 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pine Lake Township, Pine County 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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County?
The median resident of Pine Lake Township, Pine County is 59.4 years old; 11.4% are under 18 and 34.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.3%.
| Measure | Pine Lake Township, Pine County | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.4±0.7 | 45.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 11.4%±3.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.9%±7.6 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 52.0%±4.2 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.0%±2.8 pts | 87.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3%±3.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6%±4.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2%±4.5 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.7%±4.9 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.0%±3.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.1%±3.1 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±4.6 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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County earn?
Half of Pine Lake Township, Pine County's 237 households earn less than $62,697 a year (±$5,177), against $71,146 in Pine County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $79,116 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $16,419 after inflation. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pine Lake Township, Pine County | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,697±$5,177 | $71,146 | −$16,419 |
| Mean household income | $81,377±$14,435 | $85,014 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,022±$4,849 | $35,805 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7%±5.0 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±32.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.1%±5.5 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6%±6.0 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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County?
Owners occupy 93.7% of Pine Lake Township, Pine County's occupied homes and renters 6.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $312,500 by its owner (±$36,860).
| Measure | Pine Lake Township, Pine County | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $312,500±$36,860 | $239,300 | +$76,330 |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,614±$117 | $1,570 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.7%±3.3 pts | 81.6% | −5.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.3%±3.3 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Housing units | 535±74 | 17,284 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±9.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±63.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.8%±3.7 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.6%±3.7 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4%±3.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.6%±5.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3%±1.6 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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County building?
Pine Lake Township, Pine County last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2024.
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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County work and get to work?
70.0% of Pine Lake Township, Pine County's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.6 minutes.
| Measure | Pine Lake Township, Pine County | Pine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.8%±7.3 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.7%±7.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.0%±8.7 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±7.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±11.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±4.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1%±5.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.6 min±6.5 | 32.1 min | no clear change |
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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County?
No census tract lies mostly in Pine Lake Township, Pine County; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Pine County | 2,752 | $65,469 |
| Tract 9502Pine County | 2,990 | $75,486 |
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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County) · Census block assignment files
How does Pine Lake Township, Pine County compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pine Lake Township, Pine County is the 9,469th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 427th-most populous of 1,772 in Minnesota.
Pine Lake Township, Pine County is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 427th | 1,772 |
Pine Lake Township, Pine County's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Pine Lake Township, Pine County 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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County?
20 of the 55 figures for Pine Lake Township, Pine County 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 Pine Lake Township, Pine County 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' school search.