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Bird Island

Minnesota · 1,042 residents · 1.464 sq mi
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Bird Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,069. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $74,600. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,042
−13%since 2000
from 1,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
712 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+15%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8019441K1K1K1990201020202024Bird Island
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,069
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,092 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,200
+45%since 2000
from $18,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−44.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(994)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(33)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score11%(114)
Diversity Score
11
+53%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−3%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bird Island, Minnesota?

Bird Island, Minnesota has about 1,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bird Island, Minnesota earns about $50,069 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 $74,600, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Bird Island, Minnesota?

About 18.5% 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 11.2% of people in Bird Island, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bird Island, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bird Island, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 284 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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