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Pine County, Minnesota
Pine County, Minnesota. Pine County had 30,472 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 47 places (14 cities, villages and boroughs and 33 towns and townships) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 27115.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,472
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,876 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,640
Median household income
$71,146
±$2,709 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$239,300
±$4,902 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$877
±$39 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Pine County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,876 residents in Pine County. The Census Bureau estimates 30,472 for July 1, 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 29,640 over 1,411 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pine County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,640 | 5,739,445 | +417 |
| Households | 12,323±241 | 2,307,955 | +1,563 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.04 | 2.43 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 17,284±64 | 2,545,030 | −312 |
Pine County's population since 2000
From 26,530 in 2000 to 30,472 in 2025: up 14.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pine County?
Pine County holds 47 places: 14 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 33 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Pine City with 3,820 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pine City | 3,130 | $52,056 |
|---|---|---|
| Pokegama Township | 2,825 | $77,888 |
| Sandstone | 2,462 | $51,875 |
| Hinckley | 1,904 | $50,714 |
| Rock Creek | 1,682 | $94,856 |
| Windemere Township | 1,620 | $85,982 |
| Pine City Township | 1,381 | $85,536 |
| Royalton Township | 1,034 | $86,000 |
| Chengwatana Township | 917 | $77,500 |
| Sandstone Township | 805 | $69,531 |
| Dell Grove Township | 752 | $71,083 |
| Hinckley Township | 744 | $63,125 |
| Pine Lake Township, Pine County | 580 | $62,697 |
| Partridge Township | 554 | $71,442 |
| Barry Township | 550 | $68,182 |
| Mission Creek Township | 539 | $47,500 |
| Sturgeon Lake Township | 534 | $81,875 |
| Kettle River Township | 479 | $65,500 |
| Brook Park Township | 475 | $78,750 |
| Finlayson Township | 473 | $70,156 |
| Sturgeon Lake | 436 | $79,722 |
| Willow River | 384 | $58,125 |
| Munch Township | 368 | $67,083 |
| Clover Township, Pine County | 366 | $82,292 |
| Ogema Township | 351 | $67,500 |
| Arlone Township | 342 | $79,766 |
| Askov | 331 | $31,250 |
| Kerrick Township | 330 | $75,417 |
| Norman Township, Pine County | 298 | $86,786 |
| Finlayson | 295 | $68,500 |
| Birch Creek Township | 228 | $82,917 |
| Bremen Township | 221 | $82,917 |
| Rutledge | 212 | $65,000 |
| Bruno TownshipGEOID 2711508308 | 176 | $58,125 |
| Nickerson TownshipGEOID 2711546132 | 162 | $54,583 |
| Brook ParkGEOID 2707984 | 132 | not published |
| Fleming Township, Pine CountyGEOID 2711521248 | 130 | $78,580 |
| Arna TownshipGEOID 2711502224 | 86 | $44,375 |
| New Dosey TownshipGEOID 2711545484 | 86 | $42,500 |
| BrunoGEOID 2708290 | 85 | $44,583 |
| Crosby TownshipGEOID 2711513942 | 85 | $71,406 |
| Danforth TownshipGEOID 2711514680 | 79 | $44,792 |
| KerrickGEOID 2732912 | 71 | $65,000 |
| Wilma TownshipGEOID 2711570528 | 68 | $72,000 |
| HenrietteGEOID 2728574 | 57 | $27,188 |
| DenhamGEOID 2715670 | 37 | $53,750 |
| Park TownshipGEOID 2711549660 | 20 | $34,063 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pine County?
The median resident of Pine County is 45.9 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 22.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.2%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pine County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9±0.3 | 38.8 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 19.1% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.5%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 6.4% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2%±0.4 pts | 75.9% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 5.1% | +0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 8.7% | +0.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±1.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±0.9 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.4%±1.2 pts | 39.4% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±0.6 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Pine County's 12,323 households earn less than $71,146 a year (±$2,709), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,746 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,400 after inflation. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pine County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,146±$2,709 | $89,062 | +$5,400 |
| Mean household income | $85,014±$2,541 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,805±$1,008 | $48,237 | +$3,306 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±1.1 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.3%±2.4 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±1.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2%±1.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 81.6% of Pine County's occupied homes and renters 18.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,300 by its owner (±$4,902). The median renter pays $877 a month including utilities, and 37.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pine County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,300±$4,902 | $329,300 | +$36,851 |
| Median gross rent | $877±$39 | $1,280 | −$84 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.1%±6.1 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,570±$38 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.6%±1.6 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,284±64 | 2,545,030 | −312 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.8%±1.5 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.5%±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.4%±1.2 pts | 15.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 213 new housing units across Pine County in 2025 (205 single-family), 7.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pine County get to work?
75.9% of Pine County's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Pine County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5%±1.0 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±0.8 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9%±1.4 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±1.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3%±0.9 pts | 17.6% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min±1.0 | 22.7 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 are Pine County's census tracts?
Pine County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,957 (Tract 9507) to $85,104 (Tract 9506).
| Tract 950127115950100 | 2,543±212 | $80,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950227115950200 | 2,990±205 | $75,486 |
| Tract 950327115950300 | 2,752±215 | $65,469 |
| Tract 9504.0127115950401 | 1,261±153 | $74,844 |
| Tract 9504.0227115950402 | 3,584±208 | $54,809 |
| Tract 950527115950500 | 4,654±293 | $62,824 |
| Tract 950627115950600 | 4,827±281 | $85,104 |
| Tract 950727115950700 | 3,771±222 | $52,957 |
| Tract 950827115950800 | 3,258±251 | $82,543 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pine County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 87 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 87 |
| Median home value | 40th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 82nd of 87 |
| Median age | 15th of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 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.