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Circle Pines

Minnesota · 5,025 residents · 1.748 sq mi
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Circle Pines is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $200,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,025
+8%since 2000
from 4,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,875 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Circle Pines
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,550
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,849
+45%since 2000
from $25,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,360
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,443)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1%(45)
Asian1.7%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(334)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,194)
Black4.3%(215)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(170)
Asian4.1%(205)
Other4.1%(204)
Diversity Score35.8%(1,800)
Diversity Score
36
+400%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Circle Pines, Minnesota?

Circle Pines, Minnesota has about 5,025 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Circle Pines, Minnesota?

The typical household in Circle Pines, Minnesota earns about $84,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Circle Pines, Minnesota expensive?

In Circle Pines, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $200,700, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.

How educated are people in Circle Pines, Minnesota?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Circle Pines, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Circle Pines, Minnesota?

About 3.5% of people in Circle Pines, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Circle Pines, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Circle Pines, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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