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Pillager, MN
City in Cass County, Minnesota.
Population
547
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
644
ZIP codes
0
Pillager and its ZIP codes
Pillager at a glance
- Pillager is about 8.9 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,679 a year, 24% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,300 (45% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Pillager, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pillager, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,679
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (196), Norwegian Americans (83), Swedish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Pillager.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,160
10,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$320M
FY 2026, $10,648 per person
How people get to work
Pillager, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pillager, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
850
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -1°F
27.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pillager, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Pillager
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Gull LakeCity | 7.8 mi | 7.9 |
| MotleyCity | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| BaxterCity | 9.6 mi | 18.9 |
| Fort RipleyCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake ShoreCity | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| BrainerdCity | 14 mi | 12.1 |
| NisswaCity | 14 mi | 10.8 |
| StaplesCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| RandallCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| MerrifieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Pequot LakesCity | 19 mi | 16.4 |
| Breezy PointCity | 22 mi | 11.7 |
| RivertonCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| AldrichCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| JenkinsCity | 24 mi | 4.5 |
| Little FallsCity | 24 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pillager, MN in?
- Pillager is in Cass County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Pillager, MN?
- About 547 people live in Pillager, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pillager?
- Nearby places include East Gull Lake (7.8 mi), Motley (8.1 mi), Baxter (9.6 mi), Fort Ripley (12 mi), Lake Shore (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023