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Bird Island

Minnesota · 1,326 residents · 1.464 sq mi
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Bird Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,842. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,326
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
906 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 42.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8019441K1K1K1990201020202024Bird Island
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,842
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,092 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,488
−44%vs 2000
vs $18,700 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$262
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $292 in 2000
US average: $450
81.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
18.6% rent
1.5
+7%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(31)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(86)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other1.5%(20)
Diversity Score8.2%(109)
8
+14%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.2%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bird Island, Minnesota?

Bird Island, Minnesota has about 1,326 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bird Island, Minnesota?

The typical household in Bird Island, Minnesota earns about $21,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bird Island, Minnesota expensive?

In Bird Island, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $32,600, and the typical rent is about $262 a month.

How educated are people in Bird Island, Minnesota?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bird Island, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bird Island, Minnesota?

About 8.1% of people in Bird Island, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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