Pine County, Minnesota

Pine County
Pine County Courthouse, Pine City
Pine County Courthouse, Pine City
Map of Minnesota highlighting Pine County
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°08′N 92°44′W / 46.14°N 92.74°W / 46.14; -92.74
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedMarch 1, 1856 (created)
1872 (organized)[1]
Named forThe abundant pine trees in the area
SeatPine City
Largest cityPine City
Area
 • Total
1,435 sq mi (3,720 km2)
 • Land1,411 sq mi (3,650 km2)
 • Water23 sq mi (60 km2)  1.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
28,876
 • Estimate 
(2023)
30,197 Increase
 • Density20/sq mi (7.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.co.pine.mn.us

Pine County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,876.[2] Its county seat is Pine City.[3] The county was formed in 1856 and organized in 1872. Today, Pine County is the fastest growing county in the state.[4][5] Part of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is in Pine County.

  1. ^ "Minnesota Place Names". Minnesota Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  2. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Pine County growing fastest, Dakota County gaining most". March 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Pine County is now Minnesota's fastest growing as the state population remains stable". Star Tribune. March 15, 2024.

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