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Pine County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Pine County, Minnesota has a population of 29,411, the 37th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $69,666 and the median home value is $225,600. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

Pine County Quick Facts

Population 29,411
Median Household Income $69,666
Median Home Value $225,600
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Median Age 45.8 years
Homeownership Rate 82.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.4%
High School Graduation 91.4%
Cities/Places 14
Population 29,411 37th of 87
Median Income $69,666 20% lower state
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Unemployment 6.0%

Economy & Housing

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

22out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Pine County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Pine City city3,339$51,65412.1%$181,800
Sandstone city2,538$50,28826.6%$137,500
Rock Creek city1,711$99,5006.3%$294,800
Hinckley city1,665$41,97918.0%$165,200
Sturgeon Lake city526$77,5006.5%$190,600
Willow River city351$52,1888.3%$197,700
Askov city333$34,46422.0%$129,200
Rutledge city278$62,91713.2%$111,700
Finlayson city228$63,75019.7%$175,000
Brook Park city123$60,6251.6%$101,400
Bruno city46$30,00047.8%N/A
Henriette city34$24,64317.6%$91,000
Kerrick city32N/A12.5%N/A
Denham city30N/A3.3%$216,700

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Population Overview

Pine County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 29,411. It is the 37th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pine County is 45.8 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pine County is $69,666. This is 20% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $225,600. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pine County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 6.2%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pine County, Minnesota?

Pine County has a population of 29,411, making it the 37th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Pine County?

The median household income in Pine County is $69,666 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.

How many cities are in Pine County, Minnesota?

Pine County contains 14 Census-designated places.