Demographics & People — Pipestone, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,165 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,000 |
| Median Age | 38.6 |
| Total Households | 1,836 |
| Family Households | 993 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2562 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,520 |
| Black or African American | 166 |
| Asian | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 389 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,501 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,125 |
| Other groups | 607 |
| Norwegian | 508 |
| Dutch | 433 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 373 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 234 |
| Irish | 206 |
| English | 146 |
| Swedish | 130 |
Language
| English Only | 3,654 |
| Spanish | 170 |
| Population 5+ | 3,871 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 299 |
| Population 18+ | 3,033 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pipestone, Minnesota.