Pipestone County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pipestone County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 9,352. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pipestone County is 39.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pipestone County is $66,073. This is 25% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $126,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Pipestone County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pipestone County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 92.7%.