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Pine City, MN
City in Pine County, Minnesota.
Population
3,468
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
790
ZIP codes
0
Pine City and its ZIP codes
Pine City at a glance
- Pine City is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,056 a year, 42% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,900 (43% below Minnesota) and median rent is $680 a month.
Local data for Pine City, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pine City, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,056
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$186,900
Median rent
$680/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,199), Swedish Americans (581), Irish Americans (477).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pine County. PPP loans are for Pine City.
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
Pine City, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pine City, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pine City, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Pine City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock CreekCity | 6.5 mi | 43 |
| HenrietteCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Brook ParkCity | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| GrasstonCity | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Rush CityCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| QuambaCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HinckleyCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| BrahamCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Grantsburg, WIVillage | 14 mi | 3 |
| HarrisCity | 15 mi | 20 |
| MoraCity | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| StanchfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| SandstoneCity | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| OgilvieCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| CambridgeCity | 23 mi | 7.5 |
| North BranchCity | 23 mi | 37.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pine City, MN in?
- Pine City is in Pine County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Pine City, MN?
- About 3,468 people live in Pine City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pine City?
- Nearby places include Rock Creek (6.5 mi), Henriette (7.6 mi), Brook Park (8.9 mi), Grasston (9.3 mi), Rush City (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023