Pipestone, MN Demographics

A map of Pipestone's Population by Race

Pipestone, Minnesota has an estimated population of 4,129, a slight decrease from the 4,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 10.1% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pipestone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pipestone has become less 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 Pipestone, that probability was 35.9% in 2020 and 32.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pipestone is ranked the 176th 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). Pipestone was ranked the 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pipestone's White Population

3,369 residents of Pipestone, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pipestone is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Pipestone ranks 756th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pipestone's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Pipestone's population has increased from 79.0% to 81.6%.

Pipestone is more White than neighboring Holland (63% White), and Pleasant Valley Colony (0% White). Pipestone is less White than neighboring Ihlen (91.2% White), Trosky (98% White), and Hatfield (100% White).

Pipestone's Black Population

98 residents of Pipestone, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pipestone is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Pipestone ranks 128th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pipestone's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Pipestone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Pipestone is more Black than neighboring Ihlen (0% Black), Trosky (0% Black), Hatfield (0% Black), Holland (0% Black), and Pleasant Valley Colony (0% Black).

Pipestone's Asian Population

44 residents of Pipestone, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pipestone is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Pipestone ranks 277th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pipestone's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Asian residents' share of Pipestone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Pipestone is more Asian than neighboring Ihlen (0% Asian), Hatfield (0% Asian), and Pleasant Valley Colony (0% Asian). Pipestone is less Asian than neighboring Trosky (2% Asian), and Holland (2.4% Asian).

Pipestone's Hispanic Population

415 residents of Pipestone, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pipestone is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pipestone ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pipestone's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pipestone's population has decreased from 12.3% to 10.1%.

Pipestone is more Hispanic than neighboring Ihlen (8.8% Hispanic), Trosky (0% Hispanic), Hatfield (0% Hispanic), and Pleasant Valley Colony (0% Hispanic). Pipestone is less Hispanic than neighboring Holland (31.2% Hispanic).

Pipestone's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Pipestone, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pipestone is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pipestone ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pipestone's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pipestone's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.8%.

Pipestone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ihlen (0% Native American/Other), Trosky (0% Native American/Other), Hatfield (0% Native American/Other), Holland (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Valley Colony (0% Native American/Other).

Pipestone's Multiracial Population

171 residents of Pipestone, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pipestone is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pipestone ranks 399th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pipestone's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Pipestone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Pipestone is more Multiracial than neighboring Ihlen (0% Multiracial), Trosky (0% Multiracial), Hatfield (0% Multiracial), Holland (3.4% Multiracial), and Pleasant Valley Colony (0% 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.