Turtle River, MN Demographics

A map of Turtle River's Population by Race

Turtle River, Minnesota has an estimated population of 58, a dramatic decrease from the 88 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 8.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Turtle River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Turtle River has become 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 Turtle River, that probability was 21.1% in 2020 and 18.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Turtle River is ranked the 847th 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). Turtle River was ranked the 815th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Turtle River's White Population

52 residents of Turtle River, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Turtle River is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Turtle River ranks 544th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turtle River's White population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. White residents' share of Turtle River's population has increased from 88.6% to 89.7%.

Turtle River is more White than neighboring Bemidji (70.9% White), Blackduck (78.4% White), Wilton (74.6% White), and Cass Lake (13.2% White). Turtle River is less White than neighboring Tenstrike (94.2% White).

Turtle River's Black Population

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

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

Turtle River is less Black than neighboring Tenstrike (1% Black), Bemidji (1.8% Black), and Cass Lake (0.9% Black).

Turtle River's Asian Population

1 residents of Turtle River, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Turtle River is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Turtle River ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turtle River's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Turtle River's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.

Turtle River is more Asian than neighboring Tenstrike (1% Asian), Bemidji (1% Asian), Blackduck (0% Asian), Wilton (0% Asian), and Cass Lake (0.5% Asian).

Turtle River's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Turtle River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Turtle River is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Turtle River ranks 270th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turtle River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Turtle River's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Turtle River is less Hispanic than neighboring Bemidji (3.2% Hispanic), Blackduck (7% Hispanic), Wilton (2.4% Hispanic), and Cass Lake (3% Hispanic).

Turtle River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Turtle River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Turtle River is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Turtle River ranks 146th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turtle River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Turtle River's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Turtle River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tenstrike (0.5% Native American/Other), Bemidji (12.3% Native American/Other), Blackduck (0.4% Native American/Other), Wilton (6.7% Native American/Other), and Cass Lake (69.8% Native American/Other).

Turtle River's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Turtle River, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Turtle River is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Turtle River ranks 478th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turtle River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Turtle River's population has increased from 3.4% to 8.6%.

Turtle River is more Multiracial than neighboring Tenstrike (3.4% Multiracial). Turtle River is less Multiracial than neighboring Bemidji (10.8% Multiracial), Blackduck (14.2% Multiracial), Wilton (16.2% Multiracial), and Cass Lake (12.6% 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.