Deer River City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 903 residents, 389 households, and 221 families in the city. The population density was 850.9 people per square mile (328.53/kmē), it is the 352nd most populated city in terms of population density. There were 415 housing units at an average density of 391.5 per square mile (151.16/kmē). The average household size was 2.19 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. In the city Age distribution was 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males. The median age of the city's population was 41 years, The median age of males was 38.8 years, for females the median age was 42.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 84.05% White, 0% Black or African American, 12.07% American Indian, 0.22% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 3.65% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $21900, making it the 39th poorest city by median household income among the Minnesota. The median income for a family in the city was $32273, it is 89th poorest city by median family income in Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $13078, it is Minnesota's 77th poorest city by per capita income. The median income was $15404, Males had a median income of $21172 versus $11382 for females.
In 2000, 170 pupils and students, of which 42.35% are male and 57.65% are female, 18.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 17.06% nursery or pri school, 10% kindergarten, 41.18% elementary school, 20.59% high school and 11.18% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 903 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 919 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 918 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 908 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 939 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 946 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 938 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 933 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 926 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 921 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 918 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 22 | 29 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 13 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 38 | 32 | 70 |
| High school | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer River city, Minnesota | $21900 | $32273 | $13078 |
| Itasca County, Minnesota | $36234 | $44025 | $17717 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |