Total Population
19,765
Population
Growth Rate
-0.27%
Median Age
47
Diversity Index
26.900
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”.
Households
8,647
Total Housing Units
9,689
Owner Occupied
6,543
Renter Occupied
2,104
Vacant
1,042
Median Home Value
$171,439
Average Home Value
$193,776
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.49%
Median Household
$63,590 $73,211
Average Household
$85,981 $96,994
Per Capita
$37,640 $42,558
Total Businesses
1,067
Total Employed
10,878
Workers 16+
9,605
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
84
Employed
1,598
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
54
Employed
1,415
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
34
Employed
1,389
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
134
Employed
1,311
2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
159
Employed
890
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
82
Employed
868
Some
High School
545
Graduated
High School
5,118
Associates
Degree
1,952
Bachelor's
Degree
2,359
Graduate
Degree
879
Average Commute Time
17 min.
Resident Commuters
8,186
Non-Resident Commuters
1,302
Drive Alone
7,751
Carpooled
670
Public
41
Work At Home
768
Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
in Voter Participation
(U.S. Elections Project, 2020)
Best State for Women and for Working Moms and Dads
(Wallethub, 2020)
in Volunteering
(Corporation for National and Community Service)
in Child Well-Being
(Kids Count Report, 2021)
in Healthy People
(2021 Camelot Index)