Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pine City, Minnesota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pine City, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pine City, Minnesota. The estimated population of Pine City, Minnesota is 1,413 people, with a median age of 43.9.

We can look at the total population in Pine City over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,413
-8.25% +6.24%
2020
1,540
+10.55%
-
2019
1,393
+3.19%
-
2018
1,350
+1.5%
-
2017
1,330
- -

Population of Pine City, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.2%
92.3%
-2.28%
Black/African American
0%
1.1%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0.5%
-100.00%
Hispanic
6.3%
3.2%
+96.88%
Asian
0%
0.3%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2.6%
+34.62%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pine City, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.9 -0.9% 43.8 -3.31% 45.9 +10.6%
2020 44.3 +0.23% 45.3 -10.12% 41.5 +1.22%
2019 44.2 -4.54% 50.4 -2.7% 41 -0.97%
2018 46.3 +6.93% 51.8 +9.28% 41.4 +11.89%
2017 43.3 - 47.4 - 37 -

The median age of Pine City, Minnesota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 48 +91.06% 77 -57.37% 95 40
10 to 19 108 +39.13% 128 -14.66% 129 102
20 to 29 56 -89.74% 54 33.82% 9 36
30 to 39 81 +54.83% 59 -49.17% 134 32
40 to 49 81 +33.78% 86 +47.21% 110 125
50 to 59 147 -19.83% 86 -2.72% 116 81
60 to 69 120 +37.01% 54 +59.39% 161 92
70+ 83 +13.81% 62 -3.15% 94 57

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pine City, Minnesota is $72,344.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pine City.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $107,188.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,667.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pine City, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pine City, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pine City, Minnesota is currently $84,513.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.77% of households in Pine City are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pine City against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pine City is $33,104.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pine City by the total population of Pine City.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pine City, Minnesota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pine City to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pine City that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pine City over the age of 16 is 1,120.

Of those people, a total of 58.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pine City is 56.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 73 46.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 5 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 40 37.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 97 75.30% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 204 90.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 221 80.10% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 76 67.10% 7.80%
60 to 64 years 155 40.00% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 146 30.10% 4.50%
75 years and over 103 12.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pine City. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,090 58.90% 2.80%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 30 53.30% 25.00%
Hispanic or Latino 27 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,063 57.90% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pine City as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pine City is 636, with median earnings of $50,357.00.

Women in Pine City, Minnesota earning approximately 71.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 636 $50,357.00
Male 379 $54,602.00
Female 257 $38,984.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 61 $48,281.00
Business and Financial 9 $54,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $48,750.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $63,898.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $132,500.00
Healthcare Support 17 $14,028.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $95,781.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $8,571.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $12,000.00
Sales 56 $80,769.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $41,406.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $36,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 69 $57,917.00
Production 40 $42,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 27 $27,813.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 51 $47,656.00 10 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 10 $46,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $63,750.00 58 $63,944.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 9 $65,417.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 17 $14,028.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00 33 $9,821.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 53 $81,058.00 3 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 45 $43,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $36,875.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 66 $59,167.00 3 $0.00
Production 28 $52,813.00 12 $40,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $28,750.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 509 households in Pine City, with an average household size of 2.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 329 families in Pine City with an average family size of 3.23 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 284 30 15 180
Average Household Size 3.36 4 3.13 1.48
Total Families 284 30 15 0
Average Household Size 3.26 2.93 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 329 families in Pine City, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pine City:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 685 housing units in Pine City, Minnesota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 509 74.31%
Vacant 176 25.69%

1.46% of the total 685 housing units in Pine City are rental units. This is approximately 10 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 495 are occupied by the owner - or 72.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pine City is $1,333.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pine City that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    4
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    2
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pine City is $227,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pine City that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    9
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    31
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    40
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    75
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    247
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    54
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    39
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pine City. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pine City that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    43
  • 1940 to 1949
    3
  • 1950 to 1959
    37
  • 1960 to 1969
    53
  • 1970 to 1979
    102
  • 1980 to 1989
    66
  • 1990 to 1999
    200
  • 2000 to 2009
    159
  • 2010 to 2013
    22
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pine City that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    18
  • 1 vehicle available
    64
  • 2 vehicles available
    206
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    221

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pine City get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pine City that commute to work in a particular way.

39.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pine City.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    15
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    71
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    74
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    52
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    31
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    12
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    26
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    14
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    16
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    29
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    119
  • 90 or more minutes
    47

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Pine City, Minnesota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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