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Deer River

Minnesota · 903 residents · 1.509 sq mi
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Deer River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,900. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $46,600. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 54% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

903
+9%since 1990
from 831 in 1990
1990 – 2025
598 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 551 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+8%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8048869681K1K1990201020202024Deer River
2024889
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,078
+65%since 1990
from $7,943 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.3%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
36.8% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(743)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score23.7%(197)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(753)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.6%(24)
3
−89%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer River, Minnesota?

Deer River, Minnesota has about 903 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Deer River, Minnesota earns about $21,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deer River, Minnesota expensive?

In Deer River, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Deer River, Minnesota?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Deer River, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deer River, Minnesota?

About 17.3% of people in Deer River, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deer River, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Deer River, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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