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Willow River

Minnesota · 309 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 $25,938. 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 more than doubled since 1990, reaching $56,700. Households here earn about 45% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

309
+12%since 1990
from 275 in 1990
1990 – 2025
176 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 157 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
−11%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2573113664214751990201020202024Willow River
2024342
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,938
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,798 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,620
+104%since 1990
from $8,156 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$345
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
70.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
29.5% rent
2.2
−8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(31)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(16)
5
−55%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+35%since 1990
from 12.5 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 Willow River, Minnesota?

Willow River, Minnesota has about 309 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Willow River, Minnesota earns about $25,938 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 $56,700, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Willow River, Minnesota?

About 10.9% 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 16.9% of people in Willow River, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow River, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow River, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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