Total Population
891
Population
Growth Rate
-0.27%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
39.500
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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
379
Total Housing Units
433
Owner Occupied
238
Renter Occupied
141
Vacant
54
Median Home Value
$156,250
Average Home Value
$231,513
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.64%
Income Projection
Median Household
$39,917 $44,318
Average Household
$55,925 $60,367
Per Capita
$24,086 $26,132
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
90
Total Employed
1,503
Workers 16+
323
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
18
Employed
467
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
386
2026 Arts / Entertainment / Rec
Businesses
2
Employed
198
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
8
Employed
108
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
89
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
6
Employed
86
Some
High School
19
Graduated
High School
204
Associates
Degree
82
Bachelor's
Degree
64
Graduate
Degree
38
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
270
Non-Resident Commuters
53
Drive Alone
258
Carpooled
21
Public
0
Work At Home
6
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
