Total Population
902
Population
Growth Rate
-0.25%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
39.500
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18
Deer River
Deer River sits along U.S. Hwy. 2 between Grand Rapids and Bemidji and serves as a gateway to boundless forests and scenic lakes. It has a strong forestry industry and is home to the world’s largest wild rice festival. Thanks to its substantial Native American population, it is one of the most diverse communities in northern Minnesota.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
382
Total Housing Units
438
Owner Occupied
269
Renter Occupied
113
Vacant
56
Median Home Value
$160,577
Average Home Value
$230,855
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.94%
Income Projection
Median Household
$51,110 $57,873
Average Household
$62,488 $71,544
Per Capita
$26,510 $30,640
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18
Workforce
Total Businesses
95
Total Employed
1,334
Workers 16+
314
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
18
Employed
501
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
335
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
103
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
6
Employed
94
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
4
Employed
74
2024 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
6
Employed
73
Some
High School
47
Graduated
High School
226
Associates
Degree
54
Bachelor's
Degree
57
Graduate
Degree
61
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
283
Non-Resident Commuters
27
Drive Alone
235
Carpooled
46
Public
0
Work At Home
9
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18
