Pipestone County, Minnesota
Pipestone County: County in Minnesota, United States of America
About
Pipestone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,596 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,121 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pipestone. The county was created 167 years ago in 1857.

Quick Facts about Pipestone County
Population : | 9,121 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Minnesota (United States) |
Area : | 1207 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | catlinite |
Altitude : | 1,765 feet / 538 meters |
Capital : | Pipestone |
Establishment : | May 05, 1857 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 23:14:35 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -5.21% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Pipestone County is located at 44°1'23"N 96°15'31"W (44.0230000, -96.2586400). It has 2 neighbors: Rock County and Moody County.
Pipestone County map
The largest city of Pipestone County is Pipestone with a population of 4,039. Other cities include, Edgerton population 1,129, Ruthton population 221, Holland population 172 and Woodstock population 118. See all Pipestone County cities & populated places.
Pipestone County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pipestone County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Pipestone | 4,039 | City in Minnesota, United States of America |
Edgerton | 1,129 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Ruthton | 221 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Holland | 172 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Woodstock | 118 | City in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States |
Trosky | 79 | Human settlement in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Jasper | 66 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Ihlen | 66 | Human settlement in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Hatfield | 52 | City in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Pipestone County
Pipestone County has 2 neighbours.
- Rock County county in Minnesota, United States of America
- Moody County county in South Dakota, United States of America
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pipestone County decreased by 5.21% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 9,596 | - | census |
2011 | 9,529 | -0.7% | estimation process |
2012 | 9,397 | -1.4% | estimation process |
2013 | 9,302 | -1.02% | estimation process |
2014 | 9,320 | 0.19% | estimation process |
2015 | 9,295 | -0.27% | estimation process |
2016 | 9,248 | -0.51% | estimation process |
2017 | 9,157 | -0.99% | estimation process |
2018 | 9,127 | -0.33% | estimation process |
2019 | 9,126 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2020 | 9,121 | -0.05% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |