Demographics & People — Bird Island, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 964 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
| Median Age | 50.9 |
| Total Households | 448 |
| Family Households | 227 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1277 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 901 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 544 |
| Norwegian | 201 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 187 |
| Swedish | 58 |
| Irish | 57 |
| American | 55 |
| English | 43 |
| Czech | 39 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 39 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Language
| English Only | 891 |
| Spanish | 14 |
| Population 5+ | 913 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
| Population 18+ | 807 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bird Island, Minnesota.