Martin County

Thank you for your interest in our area. We are confident that you will find our community to be beautiful, prosperous, and friendly. Whether you are preparing for a visit to Martin County or are already in our area on business or pleasure, we hope you enjoy your stay.

Fairmont has a picturesque setting amidst a chain of five lakes, thus offering a wide array of recreational activities. While in our area we suggest a visit to the parks, historical attractions, Aquatic Park, and cultural or sporting events. The diverse dining and shopping opportunities are sure to offer you pleasurable experiences.

We are confident you will enjoy the beauty, history, and “Southern Minnesota Hospitality”. Martin County prides itself as a “true gem on the prairie”.

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Martin County21,80220,84019,75519,458

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-41,2171,0261,005
5-91,2451,0621,047
10-141,2851,0871,096
15-191,2971,0251,000
20-24953962868
25-291,1191,171962
30-341,0091,0361,116
35-391,0501,0981,026
40-441,1171,0201,097
45-491,4911,0181,069
50-541,7841,1551,040
55-591,6191,4001,158
60-641,3371,6561,320
65-691,0521,4961,593
70-748631,2671,417
75-797749221,103
80-84710610772
85+918744769
18+16,20815,90415,646
Median Age454747

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Martin County2023
Total19,755.00
White Alone91.17
Black Alone0.66
American Indian Alone0.38
Asian Alone0.54
Pacific Islander Alone0.05
Some Other Race2.82
Two or More Races4.38
Hispanic Origin7.05
Diversity Index27.50

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Martin County2023 - 2028
Population-0.30%
Households-0.11%
Families-0.20%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households9,0679,0358,6838,635
Housing Units9,80010,0099,7059,639
Owner Occupied Units6,6336,690
Renter Occupied Units2,0501,945
Vacant Units1,0221,004

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Martin County20232028
Median Home Value$164,761$206,574
Average Home Value$213,011$247,500
<$50,000694476
$50,000 - $99,9991,253907
$100,000 - $149,9991,061861
$150,000 - $199,9991,0451,002
$200,000 - $249,999618753
$250,000 - $299,999529734
$300,000 - $399,999637889
$400,000 - $499,999353501
$500,000 - $749,999357489
$1,000,000 +3225

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later224
2000-2009497
1990-1999517
1980-1989779
1970-19791,453
1960-1969874
1950-19591,697
1940-1949948
1939 or Before2,807

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Martin County20232028
Median Household$59,930$66,352
Average Household$85,130$95,205
Per Capita$37,443$42,275

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Martin County2023
<$15,000827
$15,000 - $24,999739
$25,000 - $34,999801
$35,000 - $49,9991,193
$50,000 - $74,9991,586
$75,000 - $99,9991,321
$100,000 - $149,9991,242
$150,000 - $199,999501
$200,000+473

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+9,720
In-County Residents8,370
Out-of-County Residents1,246
Drive Alone7,775
Carpooled560
Public Transport36
Work at Home872
Less than 5 minutes722
5-9 minutes2,636
10-14 minutes1,473
15-19 minutes1,209
20-24 minutes1,154
25-29 minutes380
30-34 minutes500
35-39 minutes125
40-44 minutes74
45-59 minutes163
60-89 minutes215
90+ minutes197
Average Travel Time18

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees10,879
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt186
Mining0
Utilities59
Construction262
Manufacturing1,286
Wholesale Trade406
  
Retail Trade1,323
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers137
Furn & Home Furnish Str20
Electronics & Appl Store22
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip115
Food & Beverage Stores556
Health/Pers Care Stores112
Gasoline Stations20
Clothing/Accessory Store21
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music68
General Merchandise Str252
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse320
Information104
  
Finance & Insurance422
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn133
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv110
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other179
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing111
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv299
Legal Services37
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises24
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt223
Educational Services1,391
HealthCare/Social Assist1,637
Arts/Entertainment/Rec226
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs802
Accommodation50
Food Srv/Drinking Places752
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin885
Auto Repair/Maintenance93
Public Administration Emp878

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Martin County2023
Some High School506
Graduated High School4,628
Associates Degree2,131
Bachelor's Degree2,377
Graduate Degree980

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,065
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus42
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus5
Construction Bus65
Manufacturing Bus52
Wholesale Trade Bus43
  
Retail Trade Bus119
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus19
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus6
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus17
Food & Beverage Stores Bus23
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus12
Gasoline Stations Bus4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus5
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus15
General Merchandise Str Bus13
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus50
Information Bus16
  
Finance & Insurance Bus67
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus16
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus19
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus32
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus31
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus59
Legal Services Bus10
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus28
Educational Services Bus35
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus90
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus23
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus55
Accommodation Bus9
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus46
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus160
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus27
Public Administration Bus83

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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