Pipestone County, Minnesota
Located in Minnesota, Pipestone County has a population of 9,284 residents and a median age of 40.4 years, making it the #2,543 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.5%. The median home value is $140,200, and the median household income is $69,628, which is 7% below the national median.
Demographics
Pipestone County has a population of 9,284, making it the #2,543 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Pipestone County is $69,628, ranking #1,226 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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Housing
The median home value in Pipestone County is $140,200 (-50.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $754/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.8%.
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Education
In Pipestone County, 21.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 35.2% below the national average, ranking #1,680 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Pipestone County is 77.3 years. 15.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.0% of adults in Pipestone County smoke , 39.5% are obese , and 23.5% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
12.4% of children in Pipestone County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 18.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Pipestone County is 75.9%. The mean commute time is 18.6 min, which is 32.8% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Pipestone County voted Republican with a margin of 48.1%. The vote was 25.2% Dem / 73.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Pipestone County, Minnesota
Pipestone County, Minnesota has a total population of 9,284, making it the 2,543rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pipestone County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pipestone County is $69,628, which ranks #1,226 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Pipestone County is $140,200, 50.3% below the national median. Renters in Pipestone County pay a median gross rent of $754 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pipestone County, 21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.6 min.
Pipestone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.6%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Pipestone County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.