Pine County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Pine County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Pine County, Minnesota has a population of 29,640, the 37th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $71,146 and the median home value is $239,300. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pine County Quick Facts

Population 29,640

Median Household Income $71,146

Median Home Value $239,300

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 45.9 years

Homeownership Rate 81.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.4%

High School Graduation 91.5%

Cities/Places 14

Population 29,640 37th of 87

Median Income $71,146 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Pine County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	29,411	29,640	+0.8%
Median household income	$69,666	$71,146	+2.1%
Median home value	$225,600	$239,300	+6.1%

Median Household Income

Pine

$71,146

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pine

$239,300

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 18.3%

$50K-$100K 33.8%

$100K+ 31.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

16.4%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

56.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.6%

Renter 18.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $877/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

30.2%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pine County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pine City	3,468	$52,056	12.4%	$186,900
Sandstone	2,482	$51,875	25.2%	$166,300
Rock Creek	1,748	$94,856	8.8%	$318,200
Hinckley	1,596	$50,714	19.7%	$182,800
Sturgeon Lake	568	$79,722	4.4%	$210,200
Willow River	342	$58,125	13.8%	$206,300
Askov	304	$31,250	24.3%	$152,700
Rutledge	275	$65,000	14.4%	$102,700
Finlayson	267	$68,500	18.4%	$219,400
Brook Park	143	N/A	16.8%	$104,700
Kerrick	64	$65,000	42.2%	N/A
Bruno	42	$44,583	11.9%	$185,000
Henriette	37	$27,188	21.6%	$92,500
Denham	33	$53,750	6.1%	$312,500

Explore Minnesota Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Population Overview

Pine County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 29,640. 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 45.9 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pine County is $71,146. This is 20% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $239,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pine County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

17.4% 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 56% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pine County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pine County, Minnesota?

Pine County has a population of 29,640, 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 $71,146 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Pine County, Minnesota?

Pine County contains 14 Census-designated places.