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Deer River

County:
Itasca County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.509
State:
Minnesota

Deer River is a city located in Itasca County, Minnesota. Deer River has a 2026 population of 939. Deer River is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 912 in 2020.

The median household income in Deer River is $38,824 with a poverty rate of 30.65%. The median age in Deer River is 40.3 years: 32.3 years for males, and 44 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males.

939
Total Population
622
Density (mi²)
5 0.54%
Growth

Deer River Population

Deer River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202693950.54%
202593440.43%
2024930242.65%
202390600%
202290600%
2021906-6-0.66%
202091200%
201993100%
201893100%
2017931-3-0.32%
2016934-7-0.74%
2015941-6-0.63%
201494730.32%
201394440.43%
201294010.11%
201193990.97%
201094110.11%

Median Age

Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 32.3 years

Deer River Adults

There are 668 adults, (180 of whom are seniors) in Deer River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 457 (51.4%)
Male: 432 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Deer River includes 77.95% White, 11.81% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White69377.95%
Native American10511.81%
Two or more races809%
Other race111.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White69177.73%
Native American10511.81%
Two or more races809%
Other race111.24%

Deer River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Deer River 's average per capita income is $28,333. Household income levels show a median of $38,824. The poverty rate stands at 30.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$74,250-
Families$41,667$60,324
Households$38,824$57,558
Non Families$33,250$41,550

$28,333

Average Income

$38,824

Median Household Income

30.65%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)