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

Total Population

19,737

Population
Growth Rate

-0.28%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

30.100

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

8,588

Total Housing Units

9,624


Owner Occupied

6,243

Renter Occupied

2,345

Vacant

1,036

Median Home Value

$197,159


Average Home Value

$264,107

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.85%

Income Projection

Median Household

$65,034 $73,534


Average Household

$86,124 $94,655


Per Capita

$37,500 $41,107

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,047

Total Employed

10,646

Workers 16+

9,616

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

115

Employed

1,487

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

35

Employed

1,438

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

48

Employed

1,216

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

85

Employed

1,154

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

168

Employed

933

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

89

Employed

909

Some
High School

417

Graduated
High School

4,414

Associates
Degree

2,220

Bachelor's
Degree

2,301

Graduate
Degree

1,235

Average Commute Time

18 min.



Resident Commuters

8,045

Non-Resident Commuters

1,452

Drive Alone

7,782

Carpooled

545

Public

10

Work At Home

751

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25