Community Profiles

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.

Deer River

Population

Total Population

886

Population
Growth Rate

-0.50%

Median Age

42

Diversity Index

39.100

Housing & Income

Households

378

Total Housing Units

427


Owner Occupied

270

Renter Occupied

108

Vacant

49

Median Home Value

$158,871


Average Home Value

$198,801

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.18%

Income Projection

Median Household

$56,361 $60,268


Average Household

$69,108 $76,330


Per Capita

$29,063 $32,365

Workforce

Total Businesses

94

Total Employed

1,231

Workers 16+

296

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

414

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

336

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

122

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

102

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

90

2022 Food & Beverage Stores

N

Businesses

5

Employed

67

Some
High School

47

Graduated
High School

190

Associates
Degree

83

Bachelor's
Degree

99

Graduate
Degree

46

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

260

Non-Resident Commuters

30

Drive Alone

230

Carpooled

46

Public

0

Work At Home

15


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