Middle River, MN Demographics

A map of Middle River's Population by Race

Middle River, Minnesota has an estimated population of 319, an increase from the 304 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.2% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middle River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middle River has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Middle River, that probability was 10.7% in 2020 and 5.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middle River is ranked the 597th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Middle River was ranked the 607th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middle River's White Population

310 residents of Middle River, or 97.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middle River is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Middle River ranks 152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Middle River's population has increased from 94.4% to 97.2%.

Middle River is more White than neighboring Strathcona (97.1% White), Holt (85.3% White), Newfolden (96.4% White), Greenbush (88.8% White), and Strandquist (96.7% White).

Middle River's Black Population

0 residents of Middle River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middle River is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Middle River ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Middle River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Middle River's Asian Population

0 residents of Middle River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middle River is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Middle River ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Middle River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Middle River is less Asian than neighboring Greenbush (5.6% Asian).

Middle River's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Middle River, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middle River is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Middle River ranks 551st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Middle River's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.6%.

Middle River is more Hispanic than neighboring Strandquist (0% Hispanic). Middle River is less Hispanic than neighboring Strathcona (2.9% Hispanic), Holt (2.1% Hispanic), Newfolden (3.3% Hispanic), and Greenbush (2.5% Hispanic).

Middle River's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Middle River, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Middle River is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Middle River ranks 726th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Middle River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Middle River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Strathcona (0% Native American/Other), Newfolden (0% Native American/Other), and Strandquist (0% Native American/Other). Middle River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holt (5.3% Native American/Other).

Middle River's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Middle River, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middle River is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Middle River ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Middle River's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.9%.

Middle River is more Multiracial than neighboring Strathcona (0% Multiracial), and Newfolden (0.3% Multiracial). Middle River is less Multiracial than neighboring Holt (7.4% Multiracial), Greenbush (2.8% Multiracial), and Strandquist (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.