Bird Island, Minnesota
City · Population 986 · #361 in Minnesota
About Bird Island
Set in the central part of Minnesota, Bird Island is a tiny community, home to 986 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Bird Island is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 675 residents per square mile.
📰 Bird Island News Today
- Obituary information for Jeff Erickson - Dirks-Blem Funeral Service Dirks-Blem Funeral Service · Jul 29
- Bird Island, Minnesota, father and sons turn scraps into art West Central Tribune · Jun 13
- Island Days continue in Bird Island with bingo and arts in the park, ice cream social willmarradio.com · Jun 18
- Bird Island Township, MN Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jun 18
- Obituary information for Hazel Cully - Dirks-Blem Funeral Service Dirks-Blem Funeral Service · Jun 30
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What Makes Bird Island Unique
- The only place in America named Bird Island — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)986
Rank in state#361 of 855
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density675/sq mi
Coordinates44.7650, -94.8942