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Pine River, MN
City in Cass County, Minnesota.
Population
906
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
755
ZIP codes
0
Pine River and its ZIP codes
Pine River at a glance
- Pine River is about 10 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,080 a year, 52% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,400 (45% below Minnesota) and median rent is $700 a month.
Local data for Pine River, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pine River, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,080
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$180,400
Median rent
$700/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (314), Irish Americans (86), Polish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Pine River.
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
Pine River, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.9%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked11.0%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pine River, 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
80° / 1°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pine River, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Pine River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chickamaw BeachCity | 1.6 mi | 2.3 |
| JenkinsCity | 5.6 mi | 4.5 |
| BackusCity | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Pequot LakesCity | 11 mi | 16.4 |
| Breezy PointCity | 12 mi | 11.7 |
| Manhattan BeachCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| HackensackCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Fifty LakesCity | 15 mi | 29.3 |
| CrosslakeCity | 15 mi | 25.8 |
| Lake ShoreCity | 16 mi | 12.7 |
| NisswaCity | 17 mi | 10.8 |
| LongvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| MerrifieldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| EmilyCity | 21 mi | 30 |
| WhipholtCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| East Gull LakeCity | 22 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pine River, MN in?
- Pine River is in Cass County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Pine River, MN?
- About 906 people live in Pine River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pine River?
- Nearby places include Chickamaw Beach (1.6 mi), Jenkins (5.6 mi), Backus (8.5 mi), Pequot Lakes (11 mi), Breezy Point (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023