Willow River, MN

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2023 Population

351

4.62% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

37.3

2.75% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.26%

38.2% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$52,188

10.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$197,700

0.653% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

160

5.88% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Willow River, MN had a population of 351 people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $52,188. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Willow River, MN declined from 368 to 351, a −4.62% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,083 to $52,188, a 10.8% increase.

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None of the households in Willow River, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Willow River, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Willow River, MN was $197,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in Willow River, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 40.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Willow River, MN was 2 cars per household.

United States Minnesota Pine County, MN Aitkin, Carlton, Kanabec, Pine & St. Louis (Southwest) Counties PUMA, MN

Population & Diversity

Willow River, MN is home to a population of 351 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.14% of Willow River, MN residents were born outside of the country (4 people).

In N/A, there were N/A times more N/A residents (N/A people) in Willow River, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were N/A N/A and N/A N/A residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Willow River, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Willow River, MN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Willow River, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Willow River, MN.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Willow River, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Willow River, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

1.14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

1.09%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

As of 2023, 1.14% of Willow River, MN residents (4 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Willow River, MN was 1.09%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Willow River, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
24 ± 25
Gulf War (2001-)
3 ± 10
Korea
2 ± 9

Willow River, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Willow River, MN employs 160 people. The largest industries in Willow River, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (34 people), Retail Trade (25 people), and Public Administration (22 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,250), Transportation & Warehousing ($91,250), and Public Administration ($72,000).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

160

2023 Value

± 56

−5.88%

1 Year decline

± 50.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Willow River, MN declined at a rate of −5.88%, from 170 employees to 160 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Willow River, MN, are Sales & Related Occupations (21 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (15 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Willow River, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

160

2023 Value

± 56

−5.88%

1 Year decline

± 50.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Willow River, MN declined at a rate of −5.88%, from 170 employees to 160 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Willow River, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (34 people), Retail Trade (25 people), and Public Administration (22 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Willow River, MN, though some of these residents may live in Willow River, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,875

Median earning men ± $40,035

$29,250

Median earning women ± $15,689

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,250), Public Administration ($90,625), and Manufacturing ($66,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,563), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($42,500).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

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Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Willow River, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from N/A

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Senator from N/AN/A

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In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in N/A over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Willow River, MN was $197,700 in 2023, which is 0.652 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $199,000 to $197,700, a 0.653% decrease. The homeownership rate in Willow River, MN is 65.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Willow River, MN have an average commute time of 40.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Willow River, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$197,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$41,397

$104

Median Property Taxes

±$26

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Willow River, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Willow River, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.8%

Homeownership

2023

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.8% of the housing units in Willow River, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Willow River, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Willow River, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,188

Median Household Income

± $19,524

158

Number of Households

± 38

In 2023, the median household income of the 158 households in Willow River, MN grew to $52,188 from the previous year's value of $47,083.

The following chart displays the households in Willow River, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Willow River, MN is from Willow River, MN.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Willow River, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Carpooled (19%)
Worked At Home (8.86%)

In 2023, 69.6% of workers in Willow River, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (19%) and those who worked at home (8.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

40.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Willow River, MN have a longer commute time (40.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 13.2% of the workforce in Willow River, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Willow River, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Willow River, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Willow River, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Willow River, MN (29 out of 351 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 15, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Willow River, MN is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

N/A% of the population of Willow River, MN has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pine County, MN see 4194 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.757% decrease from the previous year (4226 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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4,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pine County, MN

Primary care physicians in Pine County, MN see an average of 4,194 patients per year. This represents a 0.757% decrease from the previous year (4,226 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pine County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 29.3% between 18 and 34 years, 29.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 60% were men and 40% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

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Uninsured

N/A%

Employer Coverage

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Medicaid

N/A%

Medicare

N/A%

Non-Group

N/A%

Military or VA

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The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Willow River, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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