Bird Island, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bird Island
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Downtown Bird Island, August 2008
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Location of Bird Island, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor — Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,005 |
| • Estimate
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989 |
| • Density | 659.02/sq mi (254.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55310
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-06076 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394173 |
Bird Island is a small city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 212. In 2020, about 1,005 people lived there.
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History
Bird Island was first planned out in 1878. It got its name from a nearby area that was once a home for many birds. This bird area was a marsh, which is a type of wetland.
Later, people added ditches and pipes to drain the water from the marsh. This changed the land into farmland. Because of this, the bird sanctuary that the town was named after disappeared.
A post office opened in Bird Island in 1878. The town officially became a city in 1881.
Geography
Bird Island is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.53 square miles (3.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
The number of people living in Bird Island has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 289 | — | |
| 1890 | 441 | 52.6% | |
| 1900 | 846 | 91.8% | |
| 1910 | 931 | 10.0% | |
| 1920 | 976 | 4.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,004 | 2.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,201 | 19.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,333 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,384 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,309 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,372 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,326 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,195 | −9.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,042 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,005 | −3.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 989 | −5.1% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 1,042 people living in Bird Island. The city had 487 households. About 21.6% of these households had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in the city was about 48.4 years.
Most of the people living in Bird Island were White (97.2%). A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
Fun Activities and Culture
Every August, the Renville County Fair is held in Bird Island. This is a popular event for the community.
Famous People from Bird Island
Some notable people have come from Bird Island:
- Roger L. Dell – He was a very important judge, serving as the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
- Alvin Setzepfandt – He was a veterinarian (animal doctor) and also involved in politics.
See also
In Spanish: Bird Island (Minnesota) para niños
