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

Population2000201020242029
Martin County21,80220,84019,62519,213

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Population by Age

Population2024
0-41,133
5-91,091
10-141,192
15-191,088
20-24949
25-29977
30-341,117
35-391,199
40-441,108
45-49965
50-541,121
55-591,155
60-641,544
65-691,475
70-741,191
75-79927
80-84624
85+769
18+15,525
Median Age45

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Population by Race

Martin County2024
Total19,625.00
White Alone90.73%
Black Alone0.71%
American Indian Alone0.45%
Asian Alone0.51%
Pacific Islander Alone0.13%
Some Other Race2.97%
Two or More Races4.49%
Hispanic Origin7.19%
Diversity Index28.40

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Growth Rate

Martin County2024 - 2029
Population-0.42%
Households-0.25%
Families-0.33%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households9,0679,0358,6208,512
Housing Units9,80010,0099,6619,541
Owner Occupied Units6,2686,258
Renter Occupied Units2,3522,254
Vacant Units1,0411,029

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Home Value

Martin County20242029
Median Home Value$185,495$193,270
Average Home Value$242,681$257,674
<$50,000764725
$50,000 - $99,999882829
$100,000 - $149,999656617
$150,000 - $199,9991,1721,107
$200,000 - $249,999519488
$250,000 - $299,999510485
$300,000 - $399,999715787
$400,000 - $499,999420460
$500,000 - $749,999508621
$1,000,000 +3743

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later227
2000-2009469
1990-1999570
1980-1989620
1970-19791,583
1960-1969948
1950-19591,608
1940-1949874
1939 or Before2,833

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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Income

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Income

Martin County20242029
Median Household$66,735$79,027
Average Household$88,236$101,988
Per Capita$38,781$45,209

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Household Income

Martin County2024
<$15,000696
$15,000 - $24,999694
$25,000 - $34,999757
$35,000 - $49,9991,075
$50,000 - $74,9991,463
$75,000 - $99,9991,165
$100,000 - $149,9991,642
$150,000 - $199,999671
$200,000+457

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+9,657
In-County Residents8,113
Out-of-County Residents1,419
Drive Alone7,876
Carpooled578
Public Transport20
Work at Home768
Motorcycle1
Bicycle15
Walked319
Other58
Less than 5 minutes774
5-9 minutes2,490
10-14 minutes1,556
15-19 minutes1,152
20-24 minutes1,132
25-29 minutes448
30-34 minutes511
35-39 minutes106
40-44 minutes98
45-59 minutes218
60-89 minutes203
90+ minutes201
Average Travel Time18

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees11,120
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt197
Mining0
Utilities59
Construction286
Manufacturing1,252
Wholesale Trade391
  
Retail Trade1,444
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers137
Furn & Home Furnish Str20
Electronics & Appl Store20
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip109
Food & Beverage Stores540
Health/Pers Care Stores90
Gasoline Stations17
Clothing/Accessory Store21
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music68
General Merchandise Str422
  
Transportation/Warehouse331
Information95
  
Finance & Insurance429
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn140
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv110
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other179
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing122
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv373
Legal Services37
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises24
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt227
Educational Services1,441
HealthCare/Social Assist1,517
Arts/Entertainment/Rec198
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs797
Accommodation57
Food Srv/Drinking Places740
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin909
Auto Repair/Maintenance74
Public Administration Emp968

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Educational Attainment (25+)

Martin County2024
<9th Grade241
Some High School497
GED447
Graduated High School4,496
Some College/No Degree2,942
Associates Degree2,150
Bachelor's Degree2,243
Graduate Degree1,156

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,071
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus43
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus5
Construction Bus66
Manufacturing Bus49
Wholesale Trade Bus41
  
Retail Trade Bus117
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus19
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus15
Food & Beverage Stores Bus24
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus12
Gasoline Stations Bus4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus5
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus15
General Merchandise Str Bus13
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus51
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 Bus34
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus57
Legal Services Bus10
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus28
Educational Services Bus34
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus84
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus22
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus54
Accommodation Bus11
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus43
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus171
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus24
Public Administration Bus89

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

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