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Deer Creek

Minnesota · 329 residents (2025 est.) · 4.008 sq mi
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Deer Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $120,800. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
+1%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−13%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:329 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2132452773093411990201020202024Deer Creek
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,273
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,558 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,599
+103%since 2000
from $14,097 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−5%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+69%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(320)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(308)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(22)
Diversity Score15.6%(51)
Diversity Score
16
+906%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+39.2 ptssince 2017
from 53.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% 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 Deer Creek, Minnesota?

Deer Creek, Minnesota has about 330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deer Creek, Minnesota?

The typical household in Deer Creek, Minnesota earns about $52,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deer Creek, Minnesota expensive?

In Deer Creek, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $120,800, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Deer Creek, Minnesota?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Deer Creek, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deer Creek, Minnesota?

About 8.8% of people in Deer Creek, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deer Creek, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Deer Creek, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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