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Deerwood

Minnesota · 526 residents · 1.489 sq mi
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Deerwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,900. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
526
−11%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+3%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3024135256367471990201020202024Deerwood
2024710
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,069 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,079
+41%since 2000
from $15,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+66%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(572)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(477)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.5%(13)
Diversity Score12.5%(66)
Diversity Score
12
+194%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+81%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deerwood, Minnesota?

Deerwood, Minnesota has about 526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deerwood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Deerwood, Minnesota earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deerwood, Minnesota expensive?

In Deerwood, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $208,900, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Deerwood, Minnesota?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Deerwood, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deerwood, Minnesota?

About 23.5% of people in Deerwood, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deerwood, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Deerwood, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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