What is the median household income in Pillager, MN?
The median household income in Pillager, MN is $67,679 (±$8,050) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,063 a month would take about $42,500 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Pillager, the median household income went from $44,018 in 2015–2019 to $67,679 in 2020–2024 (+53.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $67,679 (±$8,050)
- Median renter income
- $47,083 (±$9,097)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $42,500
Income in Pillager against Cass County, its state and the nation
| Pillager | Cass County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,679 (±$8,050) | $68,874 (±$2,502) | $89,062 (±$409) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $47,083 (±$9,097) | $40,815 (±$3,327) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $72,679 (±$10,052) | $74,365 (±$1,916) | $108,214 (±$476) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,063 (±$51) | $863 (±$45) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Pillager, median household income is not measurably different from Cass County ($68,874).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($89,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Cass County, Pillager ranks 24 of 61 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1923 of 2,568.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Pillager
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,063 a month ($12,756 a year) needs an income of about $42,500 a year.
The median renting household in Pillager earns $47,083 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,018 (±$7,119) | $67,679 (±$8,050) | +53.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $807 (±$50) | $1,063 (±$51) | +31.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $125,600 (±$20,703) | $180,300 (±$17,541) | +43.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Pillager
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillager | — | $67,679 (±$8,050) | — |
| Rosing Township | 2.7 mi | $124,000 (±$19,076) | Higher |
| Sylvan Township | 3.9 mi | $95,354 (±$7,185) | Higher |
| Scandia Valley Township | 5.4 mi | $81,750 (±$17,117) | Not measurably different |
| Motley Township | 5.7 mi | $77,083 (±$22,836) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Cass County) | 6.3 mi | $113,646 (±$10,013) | Higher |
| May Township (Cass County) | 6.6 mi | $61,250 (±$15,948) | Not measurably different |
| East Gull Lake | 7.1 mi | $123,333 (±$18,866) | Higher |
| Motley | 7.9 mi | $47,222 (±$12,779) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Motley, MN ($47,222).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rosing Township, MN ($124,000), Sylvan Township, MN ($95,354), Fairview Township (Cass County), MN ($113,646).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Pike Bay Township | $72,750 (±$19,232) |
| 19 | Crooked Lake Township | $72,188 (±$11,564) |
| 20 | Byron Township (Cass County) | $72,000 (±$16,280) |
| 21 | Trelipe Township | $71,042 (±$11,812) |
| 22 (tie) | Leech Lake Township | $68,750 (±$31,426) |
| 22 (tie) | Salem Township (Cass County) | $68,750 (±$39,634) |
| 24 | Pillager | $67,679 (±$8,050) |
| 25 | Hiram Township | $65,000 (±$12,303) |
| 26 | Woodrow Township (Cass County) | $64,659 (±$11,094) |
| 27 | Wilkinson Township | $64,286 (±$15,301) |
| 28 (tie) | Ansel Township | $63,750 (±$33,498) |
| 28 (tie) | Kego Township | $63,750 (±$6,575) |
| 30 | Wabedo Township | $63,036 (±$22,504) |
Showing 13 of 61 places in Cass County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pillager
What is the median household income in Pillager?
The median household income in Pillager is $67,679 (±$8,050) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Pillager?
About $42,500 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,063 a month.
Have incomes in Pillager kept up with inflation?
In Pillager, the median household income went from $44,018 in 2015–2019 to $67,679 in 2020–2024 (+53.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
What do renters earn in Pillager?
The median renting household in Pillager, MN earns $47,083 (±$9,097) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pillager city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pillager city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pillager city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pillager city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pillager city, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pillager city, Minnesota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pillager city, Minnesota (place:50902, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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