Deer River township, Minnesota
Deer River township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Deer River township is a geographic entity located in Itasca County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 653. The land area covers 33.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 653 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49 yrs | ±9.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 251 | ±51 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 308 | ±55 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 251 | ±51 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 | ±29 |
| Median Home Value | $218,800 | ±$25,316 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,750 | ±$16,522 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,129 | ±$5,563 |
| Poverty Rate | 9% | ±5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 55 | ±32 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 287 | ±67 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.4% | ±6.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF DEER RIVER
GUS Population: 655 (2024)
ID: 167990
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
PO BOX 122, DEER RIVER MN 56636-3227
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GUS Population: 45,442 (2024)
ID: 167361
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR/TREASURER
123 NE 4TH ST, GRAND RAPIDS MN 55744-2600
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | COHASSET, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | DEER RIVER, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 10-12 | DEER RIVER, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-05 | DEER RIVER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-12 | GRAND RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GRAND RAPIDS, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 5 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GRAND RAPIDS AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 140 NE 2ND STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MN, 55744 |
(218) 326-7640
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COLERAINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 203 COLE STREET, COLERAINE, MN, 55722 |
(218) 245-2315
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BOVEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 402 2ND STREET, BOVEY, MN, 55709 |
(218) 245-1633
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MARBLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 302 ALICE AVENUE, MARBLE, MN, 55764 |
(218) 247-7676
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CALUMET PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | GARY STREET AND THIRD AVENUE, CALUMET, MN, 55716 |
(218) 247-3108
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at POKEGAMA DAM, MN US, located 12.2 miles from Deer River township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.8° | -2.9° | 7.5° | 0.77" | — |
| February | 23.5° | 0.6° | 12.1° | 0.73" | — |
| March | 36.8° | 14.4° | 25.6° | 1.10" | — |
| April | 50.2° | 28.5° | 39.4° | 1.80" | — |
| May | 64.6° | 41.4° | 53.0° | 3.07" | — |
| June | 73.3° | 51.6° | 62.4° | 4.63" | — |
| July | 78.3° | 56.5° | 67.4° | 4.23" | — |
| August | 76.4° | 54.8° | 65.6° | 3.39" | — |
| September | 68.0° | 46.4° | 57.2° | 3.12" | — |
| October | 52.2° | 33.6° | 42.9° | 2.55" | — |
| November | 36.1° | 20.1° | 28.1° | 1.34" | — |
| December | 22.6° | 5.3° | 14.0° | 1.01" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer River city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Zemple city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Ball Club CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
| Cohasset city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
| Grand Rapids city | City | 14.5 mi | — |
| Inger CDP | CDP | 16.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2706115328. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.