Deerwood, Minnesota

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Deerwood
Welcome to Deerwood Minnesota sign.jpg
A deer statue welcomes visitors in Deerwood, Minnesota
Crow Wing County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Deerwood Highlighted.svg
Location of Deerwood
within Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°28′23″N93°54′00″W / 46.47306°N 93.90000°W / 46.47306; -93.90000
CountryUnited States
State Minnesota
County Crow Wing
Area
[1]
  Total2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2)
  Land1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2)
  Water0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,273 ft (388 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total526
  Density353.26/sq mi (136.39/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56444
Area code 218
FIPS code 27-15346 [3]
GNIS feature ID2394491 [2]
Website cityofdeerwood.com

Deerwood is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 526 at the 2020 census. [4] It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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History

Deerwood was platted in February 1892. Deerwood was incorporated in October 1909. The city was named for the abundant deer in the nearby woods. The post office at Deerwood was established in 1882. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.05 square miles (5.31 km2), of which 1.49 square miles (3.86 km2) is land and 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2) is water. [6] The city of Deerwood is located within Deerwood Township geographically but is a separate entity. Nearby towns include Crosby and Ironton.

Deerwood is located along Minnesota State Highways 6 and 210. Other routes include County Roads 8, 10, and 12.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910 586
1920 532−9.2%
1930 5523.8%
1940 5703.3%
1950 5720.4%
1960 527−7.9%
1970 448−15.0%
1980 58029.5%
1990 524−9.7%
2000 59012.6%
2010 532−9.8%
2020 526−1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
2020 Census [4]

2010 census

As of the census [8] of 2010, there were 532 people, 226 households, and 144 families living in the city. The population density was 357.0 inhabitants per square mile (137.8/km2). There were 319 housing units at an average density of 214.1 per square mile (82.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.9% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 226 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 590 people, 256 households, and 153 families living in the city. The population density was 431.1 inhabitants per square mile (166.4/km2). There were 309 housing units at an average density of 225.8 per square mile (87.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.12% White, 1.02% African American, 1.19% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 256 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.08.

The Deerwood Auditorium in Deerwood is on the National Register of Historic Places Deerwood Auditorium.jpg
The Deerwood Auditorium in Deerwood is on the National Register of Historic Places

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,069, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $27,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,697. About 8.4% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

The Deerwood Auditorium is a community center built as a Works Progress Administration project. The auditorium, built in 1935, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a rare surviving example of federal relief architecture in Minnesota.

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deerwood, Minnesota
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. 1 2 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  5. Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 158. ISBN   978-0-87351-396-8.
  6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.