Pine Springs, Minnesota facts for kids
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Pine Springs
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Location of the city of Pine Springs
within Washington County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 377 |
| • Density | 489.61/sq mi (188.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55115, 55128
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-51316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396211 |
Pine Springs is a small city located in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet community known for its natural surroundings. In 2020, the city had a population of 377 people.
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Exploring Pine Springs Geography
Pine Springs covers a total area of about 2.38 square kilometers (0.92 square miles). Most of this area, around 2.00 square kilometers (0.77 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.39 square kilometers (0.15 square miles), is water.
Two important roads, Interstate 694 and Minnesota State Highway 36, pass through the community. These roads help people travel to and from Pine Springs.
Understanding Pine Springs Population
The population of Pine Springs has changed over the years. Here's how the number of people living in the city has been recorded during different U.S. Censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 142 | — | |
| 1970 | 138 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 267 | 93.5% | |
| 1990 | 436 | 63.3% | |
| 2000 | 421 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 408 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 377 | −7.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Pine Springs in 2010: A Closer Look
In 2010, the census showed that 408 people lived in Pine Springs. These people made up 144 households, and 124 of these were families. The city had about 510 people per square mile of land. There were also 149 housing units available.
Most of the people in Pine Springs were White (89.5%). There were also African American (3.2%), Asian (4.7%), and people from other backgrounds. About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (78.5%) were married couples. A smaller number were single-parent households or individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.83 people.
The average age of people in Pine Springs was 50.3 years. About 23% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 14.5% were 65 years old or older. The population was evenly split between males and females, with 50% male and 50% female.
See also
- In Spanish: Pine Springs (Minnesota) para niños
