Birchdale township, Minnesota
Birchdale township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Birchdale township is a geographic entity located in Todd County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 960. The land area covers 32.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 960 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.9 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 386 | ±47 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 614 | ±64 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 386 | ±47 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 228 | ±49 |
| Median Home Value | $393,100 | ±$33,895 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,375 | ±$594 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,125 | ±$14,157 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,439 | ±$4,491 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 15 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 508 | ±75 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 958 (2024)
ID: 129102
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK BIRCHDALE TOWNSHIP
426 WEST MAIN STREET, MELROSE MN 56352
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GUS Population: 25,955 (2024)
ID: 167381
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASAURER
215 1ST AVE S, STE 201, LONG PRAIRIE MN 56347
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | ALBANY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ALBANY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALBANY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALBANY, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | MELROSE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LONG PRAIRIE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LONG PRAIRIE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MELROSE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | MELROSE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MELROSE, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GREY EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 118 STATE STREET EAST, GREY EAGLE, MN, 56336 |
(320) 285-2505
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SAUK CENTRE: SINCLAIR LEWIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 430 MAIN STREET, SAUK CENTRE, MN, 56378 |
(320) 352-3016
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MELROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 225 EAST 1ST STREET, MELROSE, MN, 56352 |
(320) 256-3885
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LONG PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 42 3RD STREET NORTH, LONG PRAIRIE, MN, 56347 |
(320) 732-2332
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SWANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 213 DEGRAFF STREET, SWANVILLE, MN, 56382 |
(320) 547-2346
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UPSALA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 117 N MAIN STREET, UPSALA, MN, 56384 |
(320) 573-4282
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ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 400 RAILROAD AVENUE, ALBANY, MN, 56307 |
(320) 845-4843
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MELROSE, MN US, located 9.8 miles from Birchdale township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5° | 0.1° | 9.8° | 0.68" | 5.0" |
| February | 24.6° | 3.4° | 14.0° | 0.71" | 9.0" |
| March | 37.2° | 17.1° | 27.2° | 1.43" | 7.2" |
| April | 53.0° | 30.9° | 41.9° | 2.61" | 5.1" |
| May | 66.7° | 44.9° | 55.8° | 3.61" | 0.2" |
| June | 76.6° | 56.3° | 66.5° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 60.0° | 70.4° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.6° | 57.6° | 68.1° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.2° | 47.9° | 59.0° | 2.78" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.6° | 34.7° | 45.1° | 2.84" | 0.4" |
| November | 38.6° | 21.3° | 30.0° | 1.21" | 4.0" |
| December | 25.0° | 8.1° | 16.5° | 0.89" | 8.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Eagle city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Burtrum city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Sauk Centre city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| St. Rosa city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Melrose city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
| Long Prairie city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2715306022. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.