Pipestone, Minnesota
Pipestone: City in Minnesota, United States of America
About
Pipestone is a city located in the county of Pipestone in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,317 and a population density of 401 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,039 inhabitants.
The city was created 149 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Pipestone
| Population : | 4,039 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Pipestone County |
| Postal code : | 56164 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 10.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,736 feet / 529 meters |
| Capital city : | Pipestone is capital of Pipestone County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:11:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 375 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pipestone is located at 44°0'2"N 96°19'3"W (44.0005300, -96.3175300).
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Official website of Pipestone
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pipestone decreased by 6.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,317 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,285 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,220 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,170 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,174 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,155 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,125 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,076 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,058 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,046 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,039 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,957 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,783 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,231 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,781 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.7% |
| White only, percent : | 36.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 51.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 34.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 495 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
Pipestone zip code is 56164.
County name: Pipestone, County
fips: 27117
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,034 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $298 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $978 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,159 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,711 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 164,742 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 617,275 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $60,660 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,923 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,406 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,504 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 692 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 455 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 451 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 889 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 88 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,154 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,167.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.38 |
People born in Pipestone (14)
People born in Pipestone, including politician Vern Ehlers, actor, writer Phil Bruns, actor and writer John Lutz, .
List
- Bill Hager (Florida State Representative) he was born in 06/02/1947
- Donald Petersen (American businessman) he was born in 04/09/1926
- Eddie Bentz (American bank robber) he was born in 02/06/1894
- Harold Rawdon Briggs (British Army general) he was born in 24/07/1894
- Isaac Snell (American football player) he was born in 04/11/1981
- Mike Menning (American politician) he was born in 27/07/1945
- Roy Alexander Gano (United States admiral) he was born in 03/12/1902
- Stanley Crooks (Native American leader) he was born in 21/11/1941
- Harry E. Wheeler (American geologist) he was born in 01/01/1907
- Verne Long (American politician) he was born in 24/09/1925
- Anne Lange (actress) she was born in 24/06/1953
Schools in Pipestone
College & universities near Pipestone, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219356 | South Dakota State University | Brookings (SD) | 57007-1898 |
Post offices near Pipestone
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pipeston Post Office | Pipestone (MN) | 56164 |
Other cities in Pipestone County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pipestone County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Edgerton | 1,129 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Ruthton | 221 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Holland | 172 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Woodstock | 118 | City in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States |
| Trosky | 79 | Human settlement in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Jasper | 66 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Ihlen | 66 | Human settlement in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hatfield | 52 | City in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Pipestone distances to largest Minnesota cities
