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Pine River

Minnesota · 911 residents (2025 est.) · 1.2 sq mi
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Pine River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,080. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $180,400. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
906
−2%since 2000
from 928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−9%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:911 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6407238068899721990201020202024Pine River
2024906
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,080
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,480 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,496
+61%since 2000
from $14,571 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−3%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+58%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(894)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(781)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(98)
Diversity Score30.6%(277)
Diversity Score
31
+605%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
−53.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine River, Minnesota?

Pine River, Minnesota has about 906 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pine River, Minnesota earns about $43,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine River, Minnesota expensive?

In Pine River, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $180,400, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Pine River, Minnesota?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pine River, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine River, Minnesota?

About 29.1% of people in Pine River, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine River, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine River, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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