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Pillager

Minnesota · 469 residents · 0.849 sq mi
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Pillager has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,500. Households here earn about 49% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
+12%since 2000
from 420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
552 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+15%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2743494234975721990201020202024Pillager
2024547
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,323
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,127
+34%since 2000
from $14,291 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,500
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+117%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(407)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(450)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(7)
Diversity Score7.3%(34)
Diversity Score
7
+103%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+143%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pillager, Minnesota?

Pillager, Minnesota has about 469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pillager, Minnesota?

The typical household in Pillager, Minnesota earns about $29,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pillager, Minnesota expensive?

In Pillager, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $113,500, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Pillager, Minnesota?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pillager, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pillager, Minnesota?

About 18.5% of people in Pillager, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pillager, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pillager, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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