Total Population
898
Population
Growth Rate
-0.43%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
39.600
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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
376
Total Housing Units
429
Owner Occupied
260
Renter Occupied
116
Vacant
53
Median Home Value
$168,750
Average Home Value
$242,538
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.15%
Income Projection
Median Household
$48,247 $47,583
Average Household
$59,133 $62,636
Per Capita
$24,821 $26,286
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
98
Total Employed
1,574
Workers 16+
294
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
18
Employed
474
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
386
2025 Arts / Entertainment / Rec
Businesses
2
Employed
198
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
8
Employed
106
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
14
Employed
103
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
6
Employed
84
Some
High School
24
Graduated
High School
221
Associates
Degree
55
Bachelor's
Degree
67
Graduate
Degree
47
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
260
Non-Resident Commuters
34
Drive Alone
221
Carpooled
28
Public
0
Work At Home
15
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
