Deerfield Township (Steele County), MN is a small rural community located in Steele County. With a population of only 534, the area provides a peaceful, cozy setting for families and individuals looking for a laid-back atmosphere. The population density in the area is 15 people per square mile.
Businesses in the area include Redman's Country Store & Deli, which offers an array of convenience items, groceries, and more; and Dee's Diner which serves classic American diner food. There are also other local businesses such as beauty salons, lumber yards and hardware stores.
The area offers many recreational outdoor activities including camping at Big Hill Park; golfing at Deer Run Golf Course; fishing on beautiful Lake Marion; biking along the Mill Towns Trail; and hiking through rolling fields and wooded areas found throughout the county.
Organizations within Deerfield Township include 4-H clubs, Boy Scouts of America chapters, church groups, and various veteran organizations. The town also hosts several local sporting events yearly that bring together both locals and visitors from neighboring communities. These events include softball tournaments at Main Street Park; deer hunting season each fall; ice fishing competitions each winter at Rice Lake Park; kayaking races during springtime on Maple River; and bicycle races each summer along the Mill Towns Trail.
The population in Deerfield township (Steele County) is 534. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Deerfield township (Steele County) is 44.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Deerfield township (Steele County) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Deerfield township (Steele County)
- 54.5% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 32.4% are married with children
- 2.7% have children, but are single
Race in Deerfield township (Steele County)
- 97.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander