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Pipestone

Minnesota · 4,215 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 $43,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,215
−2%since 2000
from 4,280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,032 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+1%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Pipestone
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,962
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,412 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,938
+68%since 2000
from $17,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,014)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(41)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(216)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(3,329)
Black2.2%(93)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(517)
Asian0.9%(39)
Other4.7%(198)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,825)
Diversity Score
43
+757%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pipestone, Minnesota?

Pipestone, Minnesota has about 4,215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pipestone, Minnesota?

The typical household in Pipestone, Minnesota earns about $43,962 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Pipestone, Minnesota?

About 20.6% 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 12.5% 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 339 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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