If you want to know more about Pine Island City, Minnesota, you can find out some facts about its history, population, and more. This city is in Goodhue and Olmsted counties and is part of the greater Rochester metropolitan area. The main route through this community is U.S. Highway 52. The population of Pine Island is estimated to reach 754 people in 2020. However, these numbers are subject to change.
The historical tornado activity of Pine Island and its surroundings is slightly above the state average, and 38% higher than the national average. Two tornadoes, a 9/16/1962 category F4 and a 9/30/1967 category F4 tornado, injured 34 and killed five. These tornadoes each caused between $50K to $500K in damages. In addition to this, one eviction occurred on 4/30/1967.
The median age of the population of Pine Island City was 35.2 years. Twenty-seven percent of residents were under age 18, while 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-seven percent of households were headed by married couples, while twenty-seven percent were headed by individuals. And ten percent of households were headed by senior citizens. The average household size was 2.47 persons.
Pine Island Center is a small town located at the intersection of Stringfellow and Pine Islands Roads. It is the only road to the mainland. Pine Island Center is home to a single grocery store, elementary school, museum, and large park. The island is served by Stringfellow Road, which is 16 miles long and connects the mainland, St. James City, and Bokeelia. You can find more information about Pine Island by visiting the Pine Islands website.