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Pine River

Minnesota · 944 residents · 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 $29,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,300. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
944
+2%since 2000
from 928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+2%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6407238068899721990201020202024Pine River
2024906
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,125
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,480 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,200
+32%since 2000
from $14,571 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(902)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other5.7%(54)
Diversity Score17.6%(166)
Diversity Score
18
+305%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine River, Minnesota?

Pine River, Minnesota has about 944 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pine River, Minnesota earns about $29,125 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Pine River, Minnesota?

About 18.2% 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 13.9% 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 62 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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