Turtle River, Minnesota
Turtle River: Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota
About
Turtle River is a township located in the county of Beltrami in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,085 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,137 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Turtle River
| Population : | 1,137 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Beltrami County |
| Postal code : | 56601 |
| Area : | 93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,378 feet / 420 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:02:11 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Turtle River is located at 47°35'15"N 94°45'6"W (47.5874500, -94.7516500).
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Demographics
The population of Turtle River increased by 4.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,085 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,103 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,110 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,121 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,120 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,114 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,122 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,114 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,119 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,132 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,137 | 0.44% | estimation process |
Schools in Turtle River
College & universities near Turtle River, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173124 | Bemidji State University | Bemidji (MN) | 56601 |
| 173115 | Northwest Technical College | Bemidji (MN) | 56601-4907 |
| 174525 | Oak Hills Christian College | Bemidji (MN) | 56601-8834 |
| 413626 | Leech Lake Tribal College | Cass Lake (MN) | 56633 |
| 491844 | Red Lake Nation College | Red Lake (MN) | 56671-0000 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Turtle River, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Turtle River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tenstrik Post Office | Tenstrike (MN) | 56683 |
Other cities in Beltrami County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Beltrami County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bemidji | 4,368 | City in and county seat of Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States |
| Solway | 1,955 | Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Red Lake | 1,731 | Census-designated place in Minnesota, United States |
| Redby | 1,334 | City in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Blackduck | 833 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Hines | 679 | Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Otto | 552 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| Wilton | 369 | City in Minnesota |
| Nebish | 285 | Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota |
| Island Lake | 238 | Unincorporated community in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States |
| Langor | 213 | Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota |
| Little Rock | 207 | Census-designated place in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States |
| Tenstrike | 204 | Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Shooks | 177 | Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota |
| Kelliher | 129 | Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota |
| Waskish | 117 | Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Turtle River distances to largest Minnesota cities
