Circle Pines, MN Demographics

A map of Circle Pines's Population by Race

Circle Pines, Minnesota has an estimated population of 4,968, a slight decrease from the 5,025 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 8.2% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Circle Pines, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Circle Pines has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Circle Pines, that probability was 29.7% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Circle Pines is ranked the 154th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Circle Pines was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Circle Pines's White Population

4,039 residents of Circle Pines, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Circle Pines is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Circle Pines ranks 688th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Circle Pines's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Circle Pines's population has decreased from 83.5% to 81.3%.

Circle Pines is more White than neighboring Lexington (64.9% White), Shoreview (75.9% White), Blaine (70.2% White), Mounds View (68.3% White), and Arden Hills (81.2% White).

Circle Pines's Black Population

65 residents of Circle Pines, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Circle Pines is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Circle Pines ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Circle Pines's Black population has declined by an estimated 69.8%. Black residents' share of Circle Pines's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.3%.

Circle Pines is less Black than neighboring Lexington (14.6% Black), Shoreview (3.8% Black), Blaine (10.1% Black), Mounds View (6.7% Black), and Arden Hills (2.7% Black).

Circle Pines's Asian Population

405 residents of Circle Pines, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Circle Pines is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Circle Pines ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Circle Pines's Asian population has grown by an estimated 97.6%. Asian residents' share of Circle Pines's population has increased from 4.1% to 8.2%.

Circle Pines is more Asian than neighboring Lexington (5.5% Asian), and Arden Hills (4.8% Asian). Circle Pines is less Asian than neighboring Shoreview (10.8% Asian), Blaine (9.1% Asian), and Mounds View (11.7% Asian).

Circle Pines's Hispanic Population

272 residents of Circle Pines, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Circle Pines is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Circle Pines ranks 389th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Circle Pines's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Circle Pines's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.5%.

Circle Pines is more Hispanic than neighboring Shoreview (4.2% Hispanic), and Blaine (4.3% Hispanic). Circle Pines is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (9.5% Hispanic), Mounds View (7.8% Hispanic), and Arden Hills (6.6% Hispanic).

Circle Pines's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Circle Pines, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Circle Pines is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Circle Pines ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Circle Pines's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Circle Pines's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Circle Pines is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shoreview (0.8% Native American/Other), Blaine (0.5% Native American/Other), Mounds View (0.4% Native American/Other), and Arden Hills (0.2% Native American/Other).

Circle Pines's Multiracial Population

184 residents of Circle Pines, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Circle Pines is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Circle Pines ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Circle Pines's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Circle Pines's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Circle Pines is less Multiracial than neighboring Lexington (5.4% Multiracial), Shoreview (4.3% Multiracial), Blaine (5.9% Multiracial), Mounds View (5.2% Multiracial), and Arden Hills (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.