Bertha
Small-Town Roots.
A Community That Stays Connected.
Bertha is a close-knit Todd County community where local businesses, schools, parks, and generations of residents come together to create a strong sense of place. Surrounded by central Minnesota’s rural landscape, Bertha offers the familiarity of small-town living with connections to communities and opportunities throughout the region.
Bertha, Minnesota
Bertha. Small-town roots. Everyday connections.
In Todd County, Bertha brings together a local school, city parks, and a downtown museum that preserves its past. Get to know the city through its people, homes, workforce, and household resources.
People & community
A snapshot of the people and households that make up Bertha.
Population estimate
Estimated residents
Median age
Years
Households
Occupied housing units
Population by age
Explore the age groups represented in the community.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 15 |
| 5–9 | 24 |
| 10–14 | 44 |
| 15–19 | 23 |
| 20–24 | 41 |
| 25–29 | 28 |
| 30–34 | 14 |
| 35–39 | 7 |
| 40–44 | 40 |
| 45–49 | 31 |
| 50–54 | 55 |
| 55–59 | 28 |
| 60–64 | 48 |
| 65–69 | 18 |
| 70–74 | 10 |
| 75–79 | 19 |
| 80–84 | 16 |
| 85+ | 13 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Homes & housing
Explore home values, rental costs, and the balance of owner-occupied and rented homes.
Median home value
Owner-occupied homes
Median monthly gross rent
Monthly rent and applicable utility costs
Owner & renter households
See how occupied homes are divided between owners and renters.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Owner occupied | 160 |
| Renter occupied | 57 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Income & household resources
Household income and poverty measures provide context for local economic development.
Median household income
Household income
Per capita income
Income per resident
Poverty rate
Share below the poverty level
People below the poverty level
Estimated people
Workforce & education
Explore the resident labor force and educational attainment in Bertha.
Civilian labor force
Residents age 16 and older
The civilian labor force includes residents who are employed or unemployed and looking for work. This measure describes residents, rather than jobs located within the city.
Educational attainment
Education levels among residents age 25 and older.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 56 |
| High school / GED | 124 |
| Some college, no degree | 88 |
| Associate’s degree | 27 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 32 |
| Graduate / professional degree | 0 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
How Bertha works
A closer look at commuting patterns and working from home.
Drive alone
Share of workers age 16+
Carpool
Share of workers age 16+
Use public transit
Share of workers age 16+
Work from home
Share of workers age 16+
Residents working from home
Workers age 16 and older
These are selected work and commuting measures. Walking, cycling, and other travel modes are not shown.
Connected at home
Broadband subscriptions offer a household-level view of digital connectivity.
Households with broadband
Share of households with a subscription
Broadband households
Number of households with a subscription
These figures describe household subscriptions, not internet speeds or service availability at a specific address.
A Look Back
From Early Roots to a Lasting Community.
Bertha’s story includes the arrival of the railroad, the growth of a new town, and even a remarkable place in Minnesota baseball history.
An Early Gathering Place
Postal service begins in a store operated by John C. Ristau. The growing community takes the name Bertha in honor of his wife.
The Town Takes Shape
Following the arrival of the railroad, Bertha’s first town blocks are laid out as the community begins developing around transportation, agriculture, and local commerce.
Bertha Incorporates
Bertha officially incorporates, beginning a new chapter in the community’s civic history.
A Remarkable Baseball Story
Negro Leagues star John Donaldson joins the Bertha Fishermen. With Donaldson on the mound, the small-town team earns statewide attention and wins the Minnesota State Semi-Professional Championship.
Community highlights
Places to learn, gather, and belong.
Discover a few of the places that bring everyday life and local history together in Bertha.
Bertha-Hewitt School
Bertha-Hewitt Public School provides K–12 education while serving as an important center for academics, athletics, activities, and community life.
Parks & Outdoor Space
Bertha’s city parks provide space for play, picnics, recreation, and gathering, with camping also available at Glenn Johnson Memorial Park.
Stories Worth Preserving
The Bertha Historical Museum preserves artifacts and stories from generations of community life, including Bertha’s unique place in Minnesota baseball history.
Life in Bertha
Small-Town Living With Community Close By.
Life in Bertha centers around the people and places that bring the community together. Bertha-Hewitt School, local businesses, churches, civic organizations, parks, athletics, and community activities all contribute to a town where everyday life remains closely connected.
Residents also have access to two city parks, including Glenn Johnson Memorial Park with camping facilities, while the Bertha Historical Museum preserves the people, stories, and events that shaped the community’s past.
Explore Bertha
Find Your Connection to the Community.
Whether you are considering Bertha as a place to live, work, grow a business, or invest, TCDC can help connect you with local contacts, resources, properties, and opportunities throughout Todd County.
City Information
Mayor
Deb Nelson
City clerk
Brenda Roberts
City office phone
City office email
City hall address