Pine Point, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 241, Pine Point's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pine Point is a small community located in Minnesota, within Becker County. The total population is 241. It ranks as the 655th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pine Point is 26.1 years. This is 33% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 39.0% of the population under 18, Pine Point has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pine Point is $40,000. This is 55% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 43.3%. This is 365% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 25.9%. This is 537% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $85,700. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Pine Point is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Point is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 75.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.1% vs 6.4%).

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pine Point, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.