Total Population
886
Population
Growth Rate
-0.50%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
39.100
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
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
Businesses
15
Employed
414
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
336
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
8
Employed
122
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
6
Employed
102
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
12
Employed
90
2022 Food & Beverage Stores
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
