Deer River is a city located in Itasca County Minnesota. Deer River has a 2024 population of 903. Deer River is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 915 in 2020.
The average household income in Deer River is $56,023 with a poverty rate of 21.58%. The median age in Deer River is 39.2 years: 31 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Deer River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 683 | 75.22% |
| Native American | 164 | 18.06% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 6.72% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 351 | 2.49 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.48 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Married | 125 | 3 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Female | 60 | 3.88 | 13.3 | 86.7 |
| Male | 30 | 2.2 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 9.54% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 3.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 10.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 7.89% |
| High School Graduate | 267 | 43.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 4.93% |
| Some College | 119 | 19.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 503 | 452 | 98 |
| Native American | 80 | 49 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 17 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,917 | $0 | $56,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,118 | $75,921 | $81,875 |
| High School Graduate | $23,958 | $26,121 | $14,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,966 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,361 | $51,875 | $21,319 |
| Some College | $50,250 | $65,313 | $21,635 |
$27,361
Average Earnings
$51,875
Average Male
$21,319
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.35% of Deer River residents speak only English, while 4.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 649 | 150 | 23.11% |
| Native | 159 | 23 | 14.47% |
| Multiple | 61 | 15 | 24.59% |
21.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.12%
Male Poverty Rate
23.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Deer River is Multiple, with 24.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Deer River is Native, with 14.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.64% |
| Some College | 18.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 3.73% |
| Female Employed | 2.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,875 | $67,648 |
| Households | $37,813 | $56,023 |
| Married Families | $87,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,324 | $34,310 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 16.88% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.69% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.36%
Born in Deer River
98.68%
Native Born
1.32%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.32%
Naturalized
98.68% of Deer River residents were born in the United States, with 84.36% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 888 | -3 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 891 | -3 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 894 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 897 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 900 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 903 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 906 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 906 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 909 | -6 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 915 | -16 | -1.72% |
| 2019 | 931 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 931 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 931 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 934 | -7 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 941 | -6 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 947 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 944 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 940 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 939 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 941 | 0 | 0% |