Total Population
19,737
Population
Growth Rate
-0.28%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
30.100
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”.
Total Population
19,737
Population
Growth Rate
-0.28%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
30.100
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%
Median Household
$65,034 $73,534
Average Household
$86,124 $94,655
Per Capita
$37,500 $41,107
Total Businesses
1,047
Total Employed
10,646
Workers 16+
9,616
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
115
Employed
1,487
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
35
Employed
1,438
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
48
Employed
1,216
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
85
Employed
1,154
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
168
Employed
933
2025 Public Administration
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
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)