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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pipestone

Minnesota · 4,280 residents · 4.146 sq mi
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Pipestone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,412. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $49,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,280
−6%since 1990
from 4,554 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,032 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,098 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+4%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Pipestone
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,412
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,479 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,253
+67%since 1990
from $10,317 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
68.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
31.3% rent
1.6
−12%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,344)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(34)
Asian0.4%(16)
Diversity Score12.7%(580)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,014)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(41)
Asian0.7%(31)
Diversity Score5.1%(216)
5
−60%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.7%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pipestone, Minnesota?

Pipestone, Minnesota has about 4,280 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pipestone, Minnesota?

The typical household in Pipestone, Minnesota earns about $30,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pipestone, Minnesota expensive?

In Pipestone, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Pipestone, Minnesota?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pipestone, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pipestone, Minnesota?

About 9.7% of people in Pipestone, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pipestone, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pipestone, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 274 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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