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Pine River-Backus Public School District
Pine River-Backus Public School District is a unified school district in Minnesota with a community population of 8,060. The median household income is $62,623 and the median age is 51.3.
8,060
Population
16
People / sq mi
$62,623
Median Income
51.3
Median Age
Pine River-Backus Public School District covers 509 sq mi of land at 15.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,623
Median Household Income
$36,769
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$249,700
Median Home Value
$825
Median Rent
87.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.2%
High School+
20.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pine River-Backus Public School District serves a community with a population of 8,060 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Minnesota.
The median household income in Pine River-Backus Public School District is $62,623, with a per capita income of $36,769. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
Pine River-Backus Public School District is 88.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 64.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Pine River-Backus Public School District, 93.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Pine River-Backus Public School District is $249,700, with a median rent of $825. The homeownership rate is 87.8%.
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Data for Pine River-Backus Public School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2728970).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.