Willow River, MN Demographics

A map of Willow River's Population by Race

Willow River, Minnesota has an estimated population of 342, a large decrease from the 384 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.2% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willow River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willow 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 Willow River, that probability was 8.1% in 2020 and 3.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willow River is ranked the 584th 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). Willow River was ranked the 557th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willow River's White Population

336 residents of Willow River, or 98.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willow River is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Willow River ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow River's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Willow River's population has increased from 95.8% to 98.2%.

Willow River is more White than neighboring Sturgeon Lake (72.4% White), Rutledge (91.6% White), Denham (81.8% White), Moose Lake (62.2% White), and Askov (90.1% White).

Willow River's Black Population

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

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

Willow River is less Black than neighboring Sturgeon Lake (16.9% Black), Rutledge (7.3% Black), and Moose Lake (20.3% Black).

Willow River's Asian Population

0 residents of Willow River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willow River is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Willow River ranks 528th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Willow River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Willow River is less Asian than neighboring Sturgeon Lake (1.9% Asian), and Moose Lake (1.4% Asian).

Willow River's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Willow River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willow River is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Willow River ranks 806th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Willow River's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Willow River is less Hispanic than neighboring Sturgeon Lake (2.3% Hispanic), Rutledge (0.4% Hispanic), Moose Lake (7.9% Hispanic), and Askov (6.9% Hispanic).

Willow River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Willow 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 Willow River is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Willow 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, Willow River's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Willow River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Willow River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sturgeon Lake (1.4% Native American/Other), Denham (12.1% Native American/Other), Moose Lake (4.1% Native American/Other), and Askov (1% Native American/Other).

Willow River's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Willow River, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willow River is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Willow River ranks 539th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Willow River's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.8%.

Willow River is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutledge (0.7% Multiracial). Willow River is less Multiracial than neighboring Sturgeon Lake (5.1% Multiracial), Denham (6.1% Multiracial), Moose Lake (4.2% Multiracial), and Askov (2% 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.