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Pine County, MN market data
How Pine County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 30,472
- +5.5% since 2020
- Households
- 12,323
- Median household income
- $71,146
- +33.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $239,300
- Jobs located here
- 7,837
- Highest market score
- 90
- Dentists and orthodontists, #8 of 1,886 scored counties
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What this means
Pine County has an estimated 30,472 people and 12,323 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Pine County grew 5.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Pine County is $71,146, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Pine County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (62).
Of the business types scored in Pine County, dentists and orthodontists (90), medical and dental practices (86) and gyms and studios (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #8 of 1,886 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (86% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (62% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Pine County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Pine County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 90 | #8 of 1,886 | 5 | 4.1 | $3.3M | 336 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 86 | #28 of 2,394 | 41 | 33.3 | $404K | 265 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 82 | #44 of 2,088 | 7 | 5.7 | $1.4M | 209 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 81 | #108 of 2,222 | 9 | 7.3 | $5M | 164 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 81 | #110 of 2,401 | 47 | 38.1 | $321K | 120 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 81 | #140 of 2,087 | 6 | 4.9 | $3.8M | 299 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 80 | #115 of 2,378 | 23 | 18.7 | $656K | 148 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 79 | #92 of 2,385 | 35 | 28.4 | $329K | 155 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 79 | #153 of 2,210 | 11 | 8.9 | $2.1M | 236 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 72 | #176 of 1,769 | 8 | 6.5 | $1.4M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 71 | #246 of 1,889 | 8 | 6.5 | $5.6M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 70 | #300 of 2,339 | 25 | 20.3 | $461K | 107 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 69 | #504 of 2,272 | 12 | 9.7 | $2M | 156 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 68 | #458 of 2,070 | 7 | 5.7 | $10.3M | 110 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #290 of 1,707 | 5 | 4.1 | $6.3M | 132 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 65 | #440 of 2,063 | 10 | 8.1 | $4.5M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 64 | #621 of 2,405 | 115 | 93.3 | $391K | 105 | 40 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #536 of 2,057 | 12 | 9.7 | $2.6M | 108 | 18 |
| Pizza | 61 | #629 of 2,090 | 12 | 9.7 | $3.7M | 74 | 16 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #636 of 2,200 | 15 | 12.2 | $647K | 74 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 60 | #475 of 1,451 | 8 | 6.5 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 60 | #575 of 2,229 | 23 | 18.7 | Index only | 166 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 60 | #741 of 2,405 | 52 | 42.2 | $864K | 130 | 24 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 59 | #610 of 2,176 | 21 | 17.0 | Index only | 144 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 55 | #696 of 1,611 | 6 | 4.9 | $745K | 74 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 53 | #1,092 of 2,402 | 31 | 25.2 | $2.3M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #814 of 1,771 | 9 | 7.3 | $1.6M | 95 | 17 |
| Chiropractors | 50 | #748 of 1,490 | 10 | 8.1 | $1.7M | 69 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 50 | #1,140 of 2,261 | 16 | 13.0 | $4.5M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 49 | #729 of 1,493 | 6 | 4.9 | $2.4M | 81 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 48 | #1,285 of 2,358 | 25 | 20.3 | $1.5M | 65 | 21 |
| Veterinarians | 47 | #830 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 71 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $505K | 74 | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $2.4M | 186 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $5.7M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $2.4M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $7.9M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $3.8M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $5M | 163 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $10.5M | 87 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3.2M | 160 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $5.5M | 176 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $5.5M | 230 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.2M | Too few | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $22.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $15.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $14.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $16.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Pine County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.1M | $1,225 | 128 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $38.7M | $3,138 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $44.9M | $3,647 | 90 |
| Groceries | $71.9M | $5,833 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.5M | $935 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.5M | $363 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.7M | $787 | 80 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.5M | $1,343 | 104 |
| Pets | $9.7M | $788 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $22.8M | $1,851 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.4M | $1,901 | 97 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $31.4M | $2,551 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $14.3M | $1,161 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $165M | $13,393 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Pine County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 30,472+5.5% since 2020
- Households
- 12,323
- Median age
- 46.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 1,411 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21
- Median household income
- $71,146+33.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,014
- Median home value
- $239,300
- Jobs located here
- 7,837
- Daytime population
- 25,047Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Pine County?
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Questions
How fast is Pine County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Pine County at 30,472 people in 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,323 households. Median household income rose 33.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Pine County, MN spend?
Households in Pine County spend about $165M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $71.9M on groceries and $44.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Pine County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Pine County, MN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Pine County are for dentists and orthodontists (90), medical and dental practices (86) and gyms and studios (82). Pine County ranks #8 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
How does Pine County, MN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Pine County is $71,146 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $239,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Pine County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (86% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (62% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 32 of the 56 business types have a score in Pine County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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