Deer River, Minnesota
Deer River: Township in Itasca County, Minnesota
About
Deer River is a township located in the county of Itasca in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 704 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 706 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Deer River
| Population : | 706 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Itasca County |
| Postal code : | 56636 |
| Area : | 35.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,296 feet / 395 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:48:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Deer River is located at 47°19'59"N 93°47'34"W (47.3330000, -93.7927200).
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Demographics
The population of Deer River increased by 0.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 704 | - | census |
| 2011 | 708 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 709 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 712 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 710 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 709 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 704 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 702 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 700 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 704 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 706 | 0.28% | estimation process |
Deer River zip code is 56636.
County name: Itasca, County
fips: 27061
City of Deer River, Deer River
Schools in Deer River
College & universities near Deer River, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173805 | Itasca Community College | Grand Rapids (MN) | 55744-3397 |
Post offices near Deer River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Deer River Post Office | Deer River (MN) | 56636 |
Other cities in Itasca County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Itasca County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 11,219 | City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cohasset | 2,739 | Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Coleraine | 1,972 | City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Keewatin | 1,010 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Nashwauk | 951 | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Blackberry | 884 | Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Bovey | 784 | Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Swan River | 761 | Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States |
| Canisteo | 683 | Township in Dodge County, Minnesota |
| La Prairie | 661 | City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States |
| Taconite | 629 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Marcell | 467 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, USA |
| Goodland | 466 | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Pomroy | 426 | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Calumet | 351 | City in Minnesota |
| Bigfork | 305 | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota |
