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 $81,637 with a poverty rate of 16.02%. The median age in Pipestone is 39 years: 39.1 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pipestone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,520 | 84.51% |
| Two or more races | 281 | 6.75% |
| Black or African American | 166 | 3.99% |
| Other race | 137 | 3.29% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,836 | 2.19 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 843 | 1.06 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 749 | 3.25 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Female | 151 | 2.68 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 93 | 3.26 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 4.43% |
| Associates Degree | 260 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 453 | 16.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 7.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,026 | 36.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 2.04% |
| Some College | 659 | 23.54% |
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 | 2,394 | 2,284 | 573 |
| Hispanic | 189 | 122 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 122 | 5 |
| Black | 89 | 78 | 17 |
| Other Race | 81 | 50 | 50 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 22 |
| Native American | 21 | 17 | 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 other race people with a rate of 61.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,142 | $71,667 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,977 | $27,031 | $22,130 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $74,167 | $31,518 |
| Overall | $42,279 | $54,375 | $32,365 |
| Some College | $39,767 | $58,315 | $21,875 |
$42,279
Average Earnings
$54,375
Average Male
$32,365
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.39% of Pipestone residents speak only English, while 5.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,284 | 421 | 12.82% |
| Black | 159 | 142 | 89.31% |
| Hispanic | 383 | 94 | 24.54% |
| Multiple | 274 | 73 | 26.64% |
| Other | 137 | 8 | 5.84% |
| Native | 20 | 4 | 20% |
16.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.3%
Male Poverty Rate
18.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pipestone is Black, with 89.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pipestone is Other, with 5.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.58% |
| Some College | 12.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54% |
| Female Employed | 8.86% |
| Male Employed | 5.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,949 | $89,502 |
| Households | $61,442 | $81,637 |
| Married Families | $84,550 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,179 | $69,022 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
293
Number of Veterans
268
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 10.32% |
| Black | 17 | 18.09% |
| Native American | 3 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
52.73%
Born in Pipestone
94.86%
Native Born
5.14%
Foreign Born
4.47%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
94.86% of Pipestone residents were born in the United States, with 52.73% having been born in Minnesota. 4.47% 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% |