Bird Island, Minnesota
Bird Island | |
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 Downtown Bird Island, August 2008 | |
 Location of Bird Island, Minnesota | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| • Mayor | Doug Erickson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,042 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 1,021 |
| • Density | 681.0/sq mi (262.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 55310 |
| Area code | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-06076[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0640191[5] |
| Website | http://www.birdislandcity.com |
Bird Island is a city on U.S. Route 212 in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,042 at the 2010 census.[6]
History
Bird Island was platted in 1878, and named for a nearby bird sanctuary in a marsh.[7] After the installation of ditches and tile, the area was converted to farmland, erasing the town's namesake.
A post office has been in operation at Bird Island since 1878.[8] Bird Island was incorporated in 1881.[7]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.53 square miles (3.96 km2), all of it land.[1]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 994 | [9] | −4.6% |
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,042 people, 487 households, and 274 families residing in the city. The population density was 681.0 inhabitants per square mile (262.9/km2). There were 547 housing units at an average density of 357.5 per square mile (138.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 487 households of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.7% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.77.
The median age in the city was 48.4 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,195 people, 499 households, and 303 families residing in the city. The population density was 773.6 people per square mile (299.6/km²). There were 530 housing units at an average density of 343.1 per square mile (132.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.82% White, 0.25% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.59% of the population.
There were 499 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,092, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $31,063 versus $23,056 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,700. About 4.8% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
This town is where the Renville County Fair is held every August.
Notable people
- Roger L. Dell, Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
- Alvin Setzepfandt, veterinarian and politician
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 456.
- ^ "Renville County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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External links
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |