City · Minnesota
Pipestone, Minnesota
Pipestone, city, in Pipestone County, Minnesota. Pipestone had 4,100 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,215 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,129 (±18). GEOID 2751388.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,100
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,215 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,129 ±18
Median household income
$67,568
±$9,620 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$114,100
±$22,384 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$740
±$53 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Pipestone and what county is it in?
Pipestone is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 1,017 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 Pipestone, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,100 people lived in Pipestone on July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 4,215 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,129 (±18).
| Measure | Pipestone | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,129 ±18 | 9,284 | +37 |
| Households | 1,838 ±126 | 3,971 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.14 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,033 ±101 | 4,325 | no clear change |
Pipestone's population since 2000
From 4,280 in 2000 to 4,100 in 2025: down 4.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pipestone 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 Pipestone?
The median resident of Pipestone is 38.6 years old; 26.2% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.1%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pipestone | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 ±3.1 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.2% ±2.6 pts | 26.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±2.1 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±2.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% ±2.7 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.6% ±3.4 pts | 84.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0% ±2.7 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8% ±4.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4% ±2.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3% ±3.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.3% | −4.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±3.2 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.4% ±5.3 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±3.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±3.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Pipestone earn?
Half of Pipestone's 1,838 households earn less than $67,568 a year (±$9,620), against $69,628 in Pipestone County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,052 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,516 after inflation. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pipestone | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,568 ±$9,620 | $69,628 | +$17,516 |
| Mean household income | $83,148 ±$9,202 | $89,424 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,517 ±$4,570 | $37,956 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1% ±4.7 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.0% ±7.8 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.7% ±5.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±2.7 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±4.2 pts | 87.9% | – |
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 Pipestone?
Owners occupy 70.1% of Pipestone's occupied homes and renters 29.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $114,100 by its owner (±$22,384). The median renter pays $740 a month including utilities, and 33.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pipestone | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $114,100 ±$22,384 | $140,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $740 ±$53 | $754 | +$83 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.4% ±10.1 pts | 31.7% | +15.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,017 ±$94 | $1,165 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.1% ±5.9 pts | 80.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.9% ±5.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,033 ±101 | 4,325 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.1% ±12.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.6% ±5.0 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.4% ±5.5 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1% ±3.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
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 Pipestone building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Pipestone in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.7 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 Pipestone work and get to work?
80.5% of Pipestone's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.1 minutes.
| Measure | Pipestone | Pipestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1% ±5.2 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5% ±5.0 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±3.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.1 min ±2.2 | 16.5 min | −11.2 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 Pipestone?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Pipestone, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,917 (Tract 4603) to $71,875 (Tract 4602).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4603Pipestone County | 2,280 | $61,917 |
| Tract 4602Pipestone County | 1,872 | $71,875 |
| Tract 4604Pipestone County | 1,852 | $81,563 |
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 Pipestone) · Census block assignment files
How does Pipestone compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pipestone is the 5,447th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 178th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Pipestone ranks 443rd 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 | 178th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 487th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 211th | 562 |
| Median household income | 443rd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 422nd | 562 |
| Median home value | 543rd | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 414th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 96th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 346th | 559 |
| Median age | 390th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 420th | 561 |
| Work from home | 466th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 540th | 562 |
Pipestone's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Pipestone 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 Pipestone?
14 of the 57 figures for Pipestone 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 Pipestone 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 Pipestone.