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Bird Island

Minnesota · 1,005 residents · 1.464 sq mi
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Bird Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,722. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 190 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,005
−16%since 2000
from 1,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
686 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+14%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8019441K1K1K1990201020202024Bird Island
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,722
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,092 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,918
+97%since 2000
from $18,700 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(900)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(78)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(214)
Diversity Score
21
+198%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bird Island, Minnesota?

Bird Island, Minnesota has about 1,005 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bird Island, Minnesota earns about $59,722 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 $81,500, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Bird Island, Minnesota?

About 14.2% 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 6.1% 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 321 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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