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Bird Island, Minnesota is 65 miles SW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 81 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Renville county. The population of the city is 1,195.
In Bird Island, about 58% of adults are married. Adults in Bird Island are more likely than in most places to live alone.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city. Seniors are common in Bird Island.
In 2000, Bird Island had a median family income of $48,750. Notably, Bird Island is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Bird Island.
Of the housing in Bird Island, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Minnesota. Property taxes in Bird Island are low by Minnesota standards.
In Bird Island, 86% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Bird Island offers good access to public transportation. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Bird Island strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Comparing Bird Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
Ratings range from
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