Willow River, Minnesota
Willow River: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Willow River is a city located in the county of Pine in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 415 and a population density of 86 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 397 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1891.
Quick Facts about Willow River
| Population : | 397 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Pine County |
| Postal code : | 55795 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 4.83 km2 |
| Named for : | Willow River |
| Altitude : | 1,040 feet / 317 meters |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1891 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 00:02:23 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 82 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Willow River is located at 46°19'6"N 92°50'29"W (46.3182800, -92.8413100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Willow River decreased by 4.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1900 | 466 | - | |
| 1910 | 212 | -119.81% | |
| 1920 | 247 | 14.17% | |
| 1930 | 253 | 2.37% | |
| 1940 | 314 | 19.43% | |
| 1950 | 294 | -6.8% | |
| 1960 | 343 | 14.29% | |
| 1970 | 331 | -3.63% | |
| 1980 | 303 | -9.24% | |
| 1990 | 284 | -6.69% | |
| 2000 | 309 | 8.09% | |
| 2010 | 415 | 25.54% | census |
| 2011 | 412 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 404 | -1.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 402 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 402 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 397 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 395 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 399 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 398 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 400 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 397 | -0.76% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,143 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,955 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 26,054 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,949 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 25.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 95.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,926 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,853 |
Willow River zip code is 55795.
County name: Pine, County
fips: 27115
City of Willow River, Willow River
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,853 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $166,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,206 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $477 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $694 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 106 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,503 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,872 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 104,482 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 728,370 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 196,794 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,562 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,760 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,620 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 826 |
| 2019 total employment : | 8,219 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 363,458 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -5.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,645 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,323 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,015 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 847 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,097 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 519 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,612 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 62.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 416.34 |
Schools in Willow River
College & universities near Willow River, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380368 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet (MN) | 55720-2342 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Willow River, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUL | Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota | 4426 Grand Ave. | BUS |
| DUU | Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota | 175 Kirby Student Union | BUS |
Post offices near Willow River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Willow River Post Office | Willow River (MN) | 55795 |
Other cities in Pine County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pine County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | 1,658 | City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States |
| Pine City | 1,367 | City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hinckley | 812 | Township in Pine County, Minnesota |
| Sandstone | 806 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Mission Creek | 628 | Township in Pine County, Minnesota |
| Brook Park | 518 | Township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States |
| Sturgeon Lake | 478 | Township in Pine County, Minnesota |
| Finlayson | 452 | Township in Pine County, Minnesota |
| Askov | 350 | Human settlement in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Kerrick | 331 | Township in Pine County, Minnesota |
| Rutledge | 221 | American city in Pine County, Minnesota |
| Bruno | 179 | City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States |
| Nickerson | 168 | Township in Pine County, Minnesota |
| Henriette | 69 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Denham | 34 | City in Minnesota, United States |
