Pine County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 26530 people in the county, organized into 9939 households, and 6918 families residing in the county. The population density was 18.8 people per square mile (7.26/kmē), making it the 58th most densely populated county in Minnesota. There were 15353 housing units at an average density of 10.9 per square mile (4.21/kmē). The average household size was 2.53 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. In the Pine County, 25.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7% were 18 to 24, 27.9% were 25 to 44, 23.9% were 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males. The July 2008 population estimate is 28297, The racial makeup of the county was 26495 White, 491 Black or African American, 879 American Indian, 125 Asian, 9 Native Hawaiian, and 298 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $37379, it would be the 42nd highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The median income for a family in the county was $44058, it is Minnesota's 53rd wealthiest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $17445, making it the 56th wealthiest county by per capita income among the Minnesota.
In 2000, 6412 pupils and students, of which 3298 are male and 3114 are female, 24.17% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 275 nursery or pri school, 317 kindergarten, 3282 elementary school, 1848 high school and 690 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Askov City | Pine County | 1.28 | 1.28 | 0 | 368 | 288.3 | 14583 | 28472 |
| 2 | Brook Park City | Pine County | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0 | 156 | 152.5 | 14353 | 43750 |
| 3 | Bruno City | Pine County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 102 | 102 | 15439 | 28125 |
| 4 | Denham City | Pine County | 1.32 | 1.32 | 0 | 40 | 30.3 | 10106 | 16250 |
| 5 | Finlayson City | Pine County | 2.92 | 2.75 | 0.17 | 314 | 114.1 | 16818 | 36250 |
| 6 | Henriette City | Pine County | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0 | 101 | 398.8 | 13312 | 28542 |
| 7 | Hinckley City | Pine County | 2.89 | 2.84 | 0.05 | 1291 | 454.3 | 15537 | 29338 |
| 8 | Kerrick City | Pine County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 71 | 71 | 14324 | 38750 |
| 9 | Pine City City | Pine County | 3.23 | 2.83 | 0.41 | 3043 | 1076.3 | 16802 | 29118 |
| 10 | Rock Creek City | Pine County | 43.31 | 42.97 | 0.34 | 1119 | 26 | 17281 | 45000 |
| 11 | Rutledge City | Pine County | 3.02 | 2.95 | 0.07 | 196 | 66.5 | 19040 | 33750 |
| 12 | Sandstone City | Pine County | 5.44 | 5.3 | 0.14 | 1549 | 292.5 | 18053 | 40265 |
| 13 | Sturgeon Lake City | Pine County | 3.51 | 3.48 | 0.04 | 347 | 99.8 | 15501 | 36875 |
| 14 | Willow River City | Pine County | 1.72 | 1.57 | 0.15 | 309 | 196.7 | 16620 | 25938 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 26530 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 26530 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 26663 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 27067 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 27416 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 27567 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 27793 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 27933 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 27945 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 28107 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 28297 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 130 | 145 | 275 |
| Kindergarten | 149 | 168 | 317 |
| Elementary school | 1750 | 1532 | 3282 |
| High school | 1001 | 847 | 1848 |
| College or graduate school | 268 | 422 | 690 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine County, Minnesota | $37379 | $44058 | $17445 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |