Pine County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Pine County
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Pine County Courthouse, Pine City
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Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| Founded | March 1, 1856 (created) 1872 (organized) |
| Named for | The abundant pine trees in the area |
| Seat | Pine City |
| Largest city | Pine City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,435 sq mi (3,720 km2) |
| • Land | 1,411 sq mi (3,650 km2) |
| • Water | 23 sq mi (60 km2) 1.6%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 28,876 |
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(2023)
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30,197  |
| • Density | 20.5/sq mi (7.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
Pine County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,876. Its county seat is Pine City. The county was formed in 1856 and organized in 1872. Today, Pine County is the fastest growing county in the state.
Part of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is in Pine County.
Contents
History
Pine County was organized on March 1, 1856, with territory partitioned from Chisago and Ramsey counties. The original county seat was Chengwatana. It was named for its abundant pine tree growth.
In 1857, Buchanan County in full and southern parts of Aitkin and Carlton Counties were formed from the original Pine County, with Kanabec County organized a year later. In 1861, Buchanan County was dissolved and folded into Pine County. Pine County was reorganized in 1872, with Pine City named as the county seat for the remaining smaller area.
Popular culture
Pine County has been featured in a series of mysteries by Dean Hovey.
Geography
Pine County lies on the east side of Minnesota. Its southeast border abuts Wisconsin (across the St. Croix River). The St. Croix flows southerly along its border. The Kettle River flows southeastward through central Pine County, discharging into the St. Croix on the county's east border, and the Snake River flows eastward through the lower part of the county toward its discharge point into the St. Croix. The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, carved with drainages, partly wooded and otherwise devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the south and east, with its highest point near its northeast corner, at 1,319 ft (402 m) ASL. The county has an area of 1,435 square miles (3,720 km2), of which 1,411 square miles (3,650 km2) is land and 23 square miles (60 km2) (1.6%) is water.
Major highways
Interstate 35
Minnesota State Highway 18
Minnesota State Highway 23
Minnesota State Highway 48
Minnesota State Highway 70
Minnesota State Highway 107
Minnesota State Highway 123- List of county roads
Adjacent counties
- Carlton County - north
- Douglas County, Wisconsin - northeast
- Burnett County, Wisconsin - east
- Chisago County - south
- Isanti County - southwest
- Kanabec County - west
- Aitkin County - northwest
Protected areas
- Banning State Park
- Chengwatana State Forest
- DAR Memorial State Forest
- General C. C. Andrews State Forest
- Kettle River Scientific and Natural Area
- Nemadji State Forest (part)
- Pine County State Game Refuge
- Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (part)
- St. Croix State Park
- Wild River State Park (part)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 92 | — | |
| 1870 | 648 | 604.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,365 | 110.6% | |
| 1890 | 4,052 | 196.8% | |
| 1900 | 11,546 | 184.9% | |
| 1910 | 15,878 | 37.5% | |
| 1920 | 21,117 | 33.0% | |
| 1930 | 20,264 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 21,478 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 18,223 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 17,004 | −6.7% | |
| 1970 | 16,821 | −1.1% | |
| 1980 | 19,871 | 18.1% | |
| 1990 | 21,264 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 26,530 | 24.8% | |
| 2010 | 29,750 | 12.1% | |
| 2020 | 28,876 | −2.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 30,197 | 1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 26,924 | 25,119 | 90.50% | 86.99% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 576 | 470 | 1.94% | 1.63% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 890 | 966 | 2.99% | 3.35% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 129 | 264 | 0.43% | 0.91% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 8 | 1 | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 4 | 98 | 0.01% | 0.34% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 496 | 1,245 | 1.67% | 4.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 723 | 713 | 2.43% | 2.47% |
| Total | 29,750 | 28,876 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated communities
Ghost towns
- Belden
- Banning
- Big Spring
- Blomskog
- Chengwatana
- Cornell
- Clint
- Danewood
- Eaglehead
- Harlis
- Midway
- Milburn
- Mission Creek
- Outflow
- Tozer Camp
- Turpville
- Tuxedo
- Villstad
- Wareham
Townships
- Arlone Township
- Arna Township
- Barry Township
- Birch Creek Township
- Bremen Township
- Brook Park Township
- Bruno Township
- Chengwatana Township
- Clover Township
- Crosby Township
- Danforth Township
- Dell Grove Township
- Finlayson Township
- Fleming Township
- Hinckley Township
- Kerrick Township
- Kettle River Township
- Mission Creek Township
- Munch Township
- New Dosey Township
- Nickerson Township
- Norman Township
- Ogema Township
- Park Township
- Partridge Township
- Pine City Township
- Pine Lake Township
- Pokegama Township
- Royalton Township
- Sandstone Township
- Sturgeon Lake Township
- Wilma Township
- Windemere Township
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Pine para niños
