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Boy River

Minnesota · 32 residents (2025 est.) · 0.373 sq mi
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Population has fallen 84% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 76.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 76.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6
−84%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−84%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
76.5
+87%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0163248651990201020202024Boy River
20246
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,033
+213%since 2000
from $10,556 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.081
−69%since 2010
from 0.261 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
60.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−71.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
100.0%
+71.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
66.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.3%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2017
from 14.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boy River, Minnesota?

Boy River, Minnesota has about 6 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Boy River, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Boy River, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boy River, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of people in Boy River, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boy River, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Boy River, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -88 percent over that period.

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