Economy & Jobs — Deer River, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,824 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,995 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 351 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.4% |
| Arts Food | 16.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Liquor Stores | 12 |
| Bars | 12 |
| Accounting Firms | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
