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

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Deer River939942898879

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-462
5-958
10-1476
15-1975
20-2447
25-2942
30-3446
35-3957
40-4460
45-4935
50-5447
55-5926
60-6451
65-6952
70-7463
75-7937
80-8433
85+31
18+649
Median Age39

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Deer River2025
Total898.00
White Alone78.17%
Black Alone0.56%
American Indian Alone11.69%
Asian Alone0.22%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race1.45%
Two or More Races7.91%
Hispanic Origin2.23%
Diversity Index39.60

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Deer River2025 - 2030
Population-0.43%
Households-0.43%
Families-1.02%
Median Household Income0%
Per Capita Income1%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households398402376368
Housing Units424439429429
Owner Occupied Units260269
Renter Occupied Units11699
Vacant Units5361

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Deer River20252030
Median Home Value$168,750$236,905
Average Home Value$242,538$293,708
<$50,0004132
$50,000 - $99,9995332
$100,000 - $149,9992731
$150,000 - $199,9992424
$200,000 - $249,9991921
$250,000 - $299,9991011
$300,000 - $399,9991721
$400,000 - $499,9995276
$500,000 - $749,99945
$1,000,000 +14

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later14
2000-200963
1990-199945
1980-198957
1970-197977
1960-196923
1950-195952
1940-194927
1939 or Before28

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Deer River20252030
Median Household$48,247$47,583
Average Household$59,133$62,636
Per Capita$24,821$26,286

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Deer River2025
<$15,00056
$15,000 - $24,99919
$25,000 - $34,99963
$35,000 - $49,99953
$50,000 - $74,99953
$75,000 - $99,99975
$100,000 - $149,99945
$150,000 - $199,9999
$200,000+3

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+294
In-County Residents260
Out-of-County Residents34
Drive Alone221
Carpooled28
Public Transport0
Work at Home15
Motorcycle0
Bicycle1
Walked12
Other16
Less than 5 minutes68
5-9 minutes21
10-14 minutes67
15-19 minutes12
20-24 minutes18
25-29 minutes27
30-34 minutes25
35-39 minutes0
40-44 minutes2
45-59 minutes18
60-89 minutes4
90+ minutes17
Average Travel Time22

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees1,574
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt10
Mining3
Utilities0
Construction38
Manufacturing52
Wholesale Trade10
  
Retail Trade103
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers6
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip16
Food & Beverage Stores66
Health/Pers Care Stores6
Gasoline Stations0
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music4
General Merchandise Str5
  
Transportation/Warehouse13
Information7
  
Finance & Insurance34
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn34
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing2
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv11
Legal Services2
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises16
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt3
Educational Services386
HealthCare/Social Assist474
Arts/Entertainment/Rec198
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs106
Accommodation22
Food Srv/Drinking Places84
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin50
Auto Repair/Maintenance5
Public Administration Emp58

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Deer River2025
<9th Grade26
Some High School24
GED24
Graduated High School221
Some College/No Degree116
Associates Degree55
Bachelor's Degree67
Graduate Degree47

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses98
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus3
Manufacturing Bus2
Wholesale Trade Bus3
  
Retail Trade Bus14
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus2
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus2
Food & Beverage Stores Bus5
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus0
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus3
General Merchandise Str Bus1
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus1
  
Finance & Insurance Bus4
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus4
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus2
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus3
Legal Services Bus1
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1
Educational Services Bus5
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus18
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus2
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus8
Accommodation Bus2
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus6
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus20
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus3
Public Administration Bus6

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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