Pipestone is a city located in Pipestone County Minnesota. Pipestone has a 2024 population of 4,068. It is also the county seat of Pipestone County. Pipestone is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -3.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,208 in 2020.
The average household income in Pipestone is $77,016 with a poverty rate of 19.6%. The median age in Pipestone is 39.2 years: 38.7 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pipestone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,524 | 84.49% |
| Two or more races | 319 | 7.65% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 5.59% |
| Native American | 51 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,817 | 2.22 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Non Family | 788 | 1.06 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Married | 761 | 3.08 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Female | 157 | 2.77 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 111 | 3.78 | 64 | 36 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 3.77% |
| Associates Degree | 259 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 421 | 15.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 7.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,087 | 39.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 638 | 22.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,459 | 2,351 | 590 |
| Hispanic | 147 | 96 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 116 | 2 |
| Black | 91 | 70 | 7 |
| Native American | 30 | 27 | 0 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Other Race | 16 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,125 | $71,354 | $45,489 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,161 | $67,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,038 | $39,464 | $22,650 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,333 | $56,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,309 | $56,801 | $31,429 |
| Some College | $41,940 | $57,165 | $22,875 |
$44,309
Average Earnings
$56,801
Average Male
$31,429
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.11% of Pipestone residents speak only English, while 5.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,273 | 426 | 13.02% |
| Black | 227 | 220 | 96.92% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 192 | 52.32% |
| Multiple | 311 | 93 | 29.9% |
| Native | 48 | 39 | 81.25% |
| Other | 16 | 16 | 100% |
19.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.42%
Male Poverty Rate
23.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pipestone is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pipestone is White, with 13.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.76% |
| High School | 15.91% |
| Some College | 15.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.9% |
| Female Employed | 11.57% |
| Male Employed | 6.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,828 | $79,214 |
| Households | $65,144 | $77,016 |
| Married Families | $82,824 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,131 | $71,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
299
Number of Veterans
265
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 290 | 10.71% |
| Black | 7 | 7.29% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3.9% |
| Native American | 2 | 6.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.54%
Born in Pipestone
96.19%
Native Born
3.81%
Foreign Born
2.88%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
96.19% of Pipestone residents were born in the United States, with 54.54% having been born in Minnesota. 2.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,893 | -35 | -0.89% |
| 2028 | 3,928 | -35 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 3,963 | -35 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 3,998 | -35 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 4,033 | -35 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 4,068 | -35 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 4,103 | -49 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 4,152 | -16 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 4,168 | -40 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 4,208 | 150 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 4,058 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,057 | -26 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 4,083 | -43 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 4,126 | -32 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 4,158 | -19 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 4,177 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 4,172 | -48 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 4,220 | -64 | -1.49% |
| 2011 | 4,284 | -44 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 4,328 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,280 | -274 | -6.02% |
| 1990 | 4,554 | -333 | -6.81% |
| 1980 | 4,887 | -441 | -8.28% |
| 1970 | 5,328 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 5,324 | 55 | 1.04% |
| 1950 | 5,269 | 587 | 12.54% |
| 1940 | 4,682 | 1,193 | 34.19% |
| 1930 | 3,489 | 164 | 4.93% |
| 1920 | 3,325 | 789 | 31.11% |
| 1900 | 2,536 | -1,357 | -34.86% |