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Pine Island

Minnesota · 3,769 residents · 5.991 sq mi
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Pine Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,292. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,769
+61%since 2000
from 2,337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
629 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−4%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Pine Island
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,292
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,570
+50%since 2000
from $20,370 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,278)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(3,381)
Black1.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(82)
Asian1.3%(49)
Other1.8%(66)
Diversity Score17.5%(661)
Diversity Score
18
+483%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+97%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Island, Minnesota?

Pine Island, Minnesota has about 3,769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pine Island, Minnesota earns about $72,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Island, Minnesota expensive?

In Pine Island, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $213,300, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Island, Minnesota?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Island, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Island, Minnesota?

About 2.4% of people in Pine Island, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Island, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Island, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,644 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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