Deerwood, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Deerwood
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A deer statue welcomes visitors in Deerwood, Minnesota
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Location of Deerwood
within Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 526 |
| • Density | 353.26/sq mi (136.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56444
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-15346 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394491 |
Deerwood is a small city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 526 people lived there. It is part of the larger Brainerd area.
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History of Deerwood
Deerwood was first planned out in February 1892. It officially became a city in October 1909. The city got its name because there were many deer in the woods nearby. A post office was set up in Deerwood in 1882.
Geography of Deerwood
Deerwood covers a total area of about 2.05 square miles (5.31 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with some water. Even though it's a city, it is located within Deerwood Township. Nearby towns include Crosby and Ironton.
You can reach Deerwood by driving on Minnesota State Highways 6 and 210. Other local roads also connect to the city.
Population of Deerwood
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 586 | — | |
| 1920 | 532 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 552 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 570 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 572 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 527 | −7.9% | |
| 1970 | 448 | −15.0% | |
| 1980 | 580 | 29.5% | |
| 1990 | 524 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 590 | 12.6% | |
| 2010 | 532 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 526 | −1.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 532 people living in Deerwood. These people lived in 226 households, with 144 of them being families. The city had about 357 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Deerwood was about 39.7 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 18.8% of the people were 65 years or older.
Arts and Culture in Deerwood
The Deerwood Auditorium is an important community building. It was built in 1935 as part of a special project to help people find work during tough economic times. This auditorium is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a rare example of buildings from that time in Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Deerwood (Minnesota) para niños
