Pine River, MN Demographics

A map of Pine River's Population by Race

Pine River, Minnesota has an estimated population of 906, a less than 1% change from the 911 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 8.6% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pine River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pine River has become considerably 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 Pine River, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 24.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pine River is ranked the 377th 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). Pine River was ranked the 374th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pine River's White Population

781 residents of Pine River, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pine River is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Pine River ranks 423rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine River's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Pine River's population has decreased from 90.9% to 86.2%.

Pine River is more White than neighboring Backus (66.7% White). Pine River is less White than neighboring Chickamaw Beach (98% White), Jenkins (96.3% White), Pequot Lakes (94.7% White), and Breezy Point (92.5% White).

Pine River's Black Population

9 residents of Pine River, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pine River is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Pine River ranks 481st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine River's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Pine River's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Pine River is more Black than neighboring Chickamaw Beach (0% Black), Jenkins (0% Black), Pequot Lakes (0.4% Black), and Breezy Point (0% Black). Pine River is less Black than neighboring Backus (3.1% Black).

Pine River's Asian Population

0 residents of Pine River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pine River is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Pine River ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pine River's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Pine River is less Asian than neighboring Jenkins (1.8% Asian), Backus (0.3% Asian), Pequot Lakes (0.4% Asian), and Breezy Point (0.4% Asian).

Pine River's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Pine River, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pine River is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pine River ranks 640th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pine River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Pine River is more Hispanic than neighboring Chickamaw Beach (0.8% Hispanic), Jenkins (0% Hispanic), Pequot Lakes (1.3% Hispanic), and Breezy Point (1.7% Hispanic). Pine River is less Hispanic than neighboring Backus (3.8% Hispanic).

Pine River's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Pine River, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pine River is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pine River ranks 226th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 53.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pine River's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.2%.

Pine River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chickamaw Beach (0% Native American/Other), Jenkins (0.2% Native American/Other), Pequot Lakes (1.5% Native American/Other), and Breezy Point (0% Native American/Other). Pine River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Backus (6.5% Native American/Other).

Pine River's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Pine River, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pine River is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pine River ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 95.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pine River's population has increased from 4.4% to 8.6%.

Pine River is more Multiracial than neighboring Chickamaw Beach (1.2% Multiracial), Jenkins (1.8% Multiracial), Pequot Lakes (1.7% Multiracial), and Breezy Point (5.3% Multiracial). Pine River is less Multiracial than neighboring Backus (19.6% 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.