Deer River
City in Itasca County, Minnesota
Deer River is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, with 909 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,293 ft (394 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Zemple, 1.3 miles S.
- 909residents (2020 Census)
- 1,293 ftelevation · 394 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 599 / sq mipopulation density
- 56636ZIP code
About Deer River
Deer River (Ojibwe: Waawaashkeshiwi-ziibiing) is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 909 at the 2020 census.
U.S. Highway 2 and Minnesota State Highways 6 and 46 are three of the main routes in the community.
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Living in Deer River
- Median household income
- $38,824
- Median home value
- $111,200
- Median rent
- $816/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Deer River had 909 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 909 |
|---|---|
| Density | 599 per sq mi (231 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Deer River at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 909 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.52 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3392° N, 93.7928° W |
| ZIP code | 56636 |
| Official website | deerriver.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2715310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Deer River
- Zemple1.3 mi S
- Ball Club7.2 mi W
- Cohasset9.1 mi SE
- Grand Rapids14.0 mi SE
- La Prairie16.0 mi SE
- Coleraine16.8 mi E
- Inger17.7 mi NW
- Bovey18.4 mi E
- Taconite19.3 mi E
- Bena19.4 mi W
- Boy River19.5 mi SW
- Remer20.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Deer River
What county is Deer River in?
Deer River is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Deer River, MN?
909 people lived in Deer River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Deer River, MN?
The ZIP code of Deer River is 56636.
What is the elevation of Deer River?
1,293 feet (394 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Deer River?
Zemple (1.3 mi), Ball Club (7.2 mi), Cohasset (9.1 mi), Grand Rapids (14.0 mi), La Prairie (16.0 mi).
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