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Hinckley, MN
City in Pine County, Minnesota.
Population
1,596
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
422
ZIP codes
0
Hinckley and its ZIP codes
Hinckley at a glance
- Hinckley is about 5.8 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,714 a year, 43% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,800 (44% below Minnesota) and median rent is $956 a month.
Local data for Hinckley, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hinckley, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,714
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$182,800
Median rent
$956/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (402), Swedish Americans (182), Irish Americans (107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pine County. PPP loans are for Hinckley.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,335
7,906 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,454 per person
How people get to work
Hinckley, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hinckley, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
106
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -1°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hinckley, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Hinckley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brook ParkCity | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| SandstoneCity | 8.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Pine CityCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| FinlaysonCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| HenrietteCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| QuambaCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| AskovCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| RutledgeCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Rock CreekCity | 18 mi | 43 |
| GrasstonCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Grantsburg, WIVillage | 20 mi | 3 |
| MoraCity | 20 mi | 5.2 |
| Willow RiverCity | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| Rush CityCity | 22 mi | 4.2 |
| BrunoCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| McGrathCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hinckley, MN in?
- Hinckley is in Pine County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Hinckley, MN?
- About 1,596 people live in Hinckley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hinckley?
- Nearby places include Brook Park (8.2 mi), Sandstone (8.8 mi), Pine City (12 mi), Finlayson (13 mi), Henriette (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023