Total Population
886
Population
Growth Rate
-0.73%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
40.500
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
378
Total Housing Units
426
Owner Occupied
271
Renter Occupied
107
Vacant
48
Median Home Value
$138,587
Average Home Value
$190,221
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.26%
Income Projection
Median Household
$50,256 $52,780
Average Household
$60,244 $66,341
Per Capita
$25,754 $28,797
Workforce
Total Businesses
93
Total Employed
1,250
Workers 16+
337
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
16
Employed
433
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
335
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
8
Employed
110
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
14
Employed
103
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
6
Employed
90
2023 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
7
Employed
77
Some
High School
46
Graduated
High School
204
Associates
Degree
48
Bachelor's
Degree
91
Graduate
Degree
55
Average Commute Time
17 min.
Resident Commuters
315
Non-Resident Commuters
18
Drive Alone
269
Carpooled
40
Public
1
Work At Home
17
