Pine County, MN

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2021 Population

28,997

0.879% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

45.9

0.658% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

0.646% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,840

7.61% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$177,300

3.87% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

12,731

1.04% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Pine County, MN had a population of 29k people with a median age of 45.9 and a median household income of $59,840. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pine County, MN declined from 29,254 to 28,997, a −0.879% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,606 to $59,840, a 7.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pine County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), White (Hispanic) (2.27%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.07%).

None of the households in Pine County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Pine County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pine County, MN are Pine Technical & Community College (325 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Pine County, MN was $177,300, and the homeownership rate was 83%.

Most people in Pine County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Pine County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Pine County, MN borders Aitkin County, MN, Carlton County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Burnett County, WI, and Douglas County, WI.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Pine County, MN is home to a population of 29k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.48% of Pine County, MN residents were born outside of the country (429 people).

In 2021, there were 26.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.6k people) in Pine County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 974 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 659 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Pine County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pine County, MN was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pine County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pine County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.6k ± 64
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
974 ± 117
White (Hispanic)
659 ± 81

3.03%

Hispanic Population

878 people

3.03% of the people in Pine County, MN are hispanic (878 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pine County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

1.48%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

429 people

1.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

366 people

As of 2021, 1.48% of Pine County, MN residents (429 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pine County, MN was 1.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pine County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
881 ± 110
Gulf War (2001-)
251 ± 55
Korea
166 ± 49

Pine County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pine County, MN employs 12.7k people. The largest industries in Pine County, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,879 people), Construction (1,412 people), and Retail Trade (1,363 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($105,536), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,875), and Wholesale Trade ($56,346).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.7k

2021 Value

± 464

−1.04%

1 Year decline

± 5.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pine County, MN declined at a rate of −1.04%, from 12.9k employees to 12.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pine County, MN, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,199 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,146 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (996 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pine County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.7k

2021 Value

± 464

−1.04%

1 Year decline

± 5.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pine County, MN declined at a rate of −1.04%, from 12.9k employees to 12.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pine County, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,879 people), Construction (1,412 people), and Retail Trade (1,363 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pine County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Pine County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,622

Median earning men ± $1,516

$30,437

Median earning women ± $1,305

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,064), Wholesale Trade ($57,212), and Construction ($56,091).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,653), Manufacturing ($40,357), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,946).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

166
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
126
Manufacturing
115
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$66.9k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$52.7k
Manufacturing
$26.9k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pine County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 64.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pine County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 64.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pine County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Pine County, MN awarded 325 degrees. The student population of Pine County, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 692 male students and 1,074 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pine County, MN are White (296 and 91.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12 and 3.69%), Black or African American (8 and 2.46%), and Asian (4 and 1.23%).

The largest universities in Pine County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Pine Technical & Community College (325 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pine County, MN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (53 and 16.3%), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (40 and 12.3%), and Gunsmithing (37 and 11.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,766 students enrolled in Pine County, MN, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,375 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
53 degree-majors awarded
Gunsmithing
23 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
7 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Pine County, MN was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Pine County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Pine Technical & Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

325 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pine Technical & Community College with 325 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pine County, MN, which is 0.702 times less than the 191 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 296 degrees mean that there were 24.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 12 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,037) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($452) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pine County, MN was $177,300 in 2021, which is 0.724 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $170,700 to $177,300, a 3.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Pine County, MN is 83%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pine County, MN have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pine County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pine County, MN is $59,840. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pine County, MN was Census Tract 9506 with a value of $76,350, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $69,853 and $67,400.

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pine County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.12%.

Housing

Property

$177,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,843

$9,063

Median Property Taxes

±$348

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pine County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pine County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 83% of the housing units in Pine County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pine County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9506
Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9501

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pine County, MN was Census Tract 9506 with a value of $76,350, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $69,853 and $67,400.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pine County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,840

Median Household Income

± $2,220

10.9k

Number of Households

± 408

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.9k households in Pine County, MN grew to $59,840 from the previous year's value of $55,606.

The following chart displays the households in Pine County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pine County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (8.25%)

In 2021, 77.7% of workers in Pine County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (8.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pine County, MN have a longer commute time (31.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.15% of the workforce in Pine County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pine County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pine County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pine County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pine County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.12%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pine County, MN (2.88k out of 27.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pine County, MN is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.6% of the children was living in poverty in Pine County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 266 in Pine County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 129 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.6% of the population of Pine County, MN has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pine County, MN see 4226 patients per year on average, which represents a 14% decrease from the previous year (4914 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2669 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 554 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,226 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pine County, MN

Primary care physicians in Pine County, MN see an average of 4,226 patients per year. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year (4,914 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pine County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.41%

Uninsured

44.9%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

2.3%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pine County, MN declined by 3.65% from 6.65% to 6.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pine County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.4 in Pine County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pine County, MN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.7% in Pine County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pine County, MN.

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