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Pine City

Minnesota · 3,820 residents (2025 est.) · 4.388 sq mi
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Pine City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,900. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,468
+14%since 2000
from 3,043 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
790 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,820 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Pine City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,056
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,118 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,369
+105%since 2000
from $16,802 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+13%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,938)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(41)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,316)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(100)
Diversity Score10.6%(368)
Diversity Score
11
+152%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine City, Minnesota?

Pine City, Minnesota has about 3,468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pine City, Minnesota?

The typical household in Pine City, Minnesota earns about $52,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine City, Minnesota expensive?

In Pine City, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $186,900, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Pine City, Minnesota?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pine City, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine City, Minnesota?

About 12.4% of people in Pine City, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine City, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine City, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 855 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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