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Willow River

Minnesota · 275 residents · 1.753 sq mi
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Willow River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,798. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $30,400. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

275
−11%vs 2000
vs 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
157 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
+13%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2573113664214751990201020202024Willow River
2024342
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,798
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,938 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,156
−51%vs 2000
vs $16,620 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,400
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $345 in 2000
US average: $450
71.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.5% in 2000
28.2% rent
2.4
+9%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(16)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(13)
Diversity Score11.3%(31)
11
+122%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.8%
−13.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−26%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Willow River, Minnesota?

Willow River, Minnesota has about 275 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Willow River, Minnesota earns about $12,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow River, Minnesota expensive?

In Willow River, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $30,400, and the typical rent is about $200 a month.

How educated are people in Willow River, Minnesota?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Willow River, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow River, Minnesota?

About 21.8% of people in Willow River, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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