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

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Martin County 21,802 20,840 19,578 19,287

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 1,118
5-9 1,168
10-14 1,125
15-19 1,131
20-24 948
25-29 942
30-34 1,122
35-39 1,172
40-44 1,138
45-49 1,086
50-54 1,033
55-59 1,108
60-64 1,335
65-69 1,562
70-74 1,260
75-79 939
80-84 621
85+ 770
18+ 15,452
Median Age 45

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Race

Martin County 2026
Total 19,578.00
White Alone 89.93%
Black Alone 0.85%
American Indian Alone 0.49%
Asian Alone 0.64%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.23%
Some Other Race 3.16%
Two or More Races 4.69%
Hispanic Origin 7.75%
Diversity Index 30.40

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Growth Rate

Martin County 2026 - 2031
Population -0.30%
Households -0.14%
Families -0.35%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 9,067 9,035 8,686 8,625
Housing Units 9,800 10,009 9,723 9,649
Owner Occupied Units 6,286 6,255
Renter Occupied Units 2,400 2,370
Vacant Units 1,037 1,024

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Home Value

Martin County 2026 2031
Median Home Value $212,177 $309,415
Average Home Value $275,189 $353,003
<$50,000 498 522
$50,000 - $99,999 803 494
$100,000 - $149,999 743 447
$150,000 - $199,999 967 617
$200,000 - $249,999 542 436
$250,000 - $299,999 598 531
$300,000 - $399,999 746 855
$400,000 - $499,999 519 825
$500,000 - $749,999 729 1,270
$1,000,000 + 49 95

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 398
2000-2009 451
1990-1999 656
1980-1989 705
1970-1979 1,504
1960-1969 1,125
1950-1959 1,305
1940-1949 731
1939 or Before 2,823

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Income

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Income

Martin County 2026 2031
Median Household $68,667 $77,628
Average Household $95,460 $108,555
Per Capita $42,473 $48,672

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Household Income

Martin County 2026
<$15,000 561
$15,000 - $24,999 676
$25,000 - $34,999 936
$35,000 - $49,999 869
$50,000 - $74,999 1,631
$75,000 - $99,999 1,083
$100,000 - $149,999 1,632
$150,000 - $199,999 612
$200,000+ 686

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 9,307
In-County Residents 7,700
Out-of-County Residents 1,431
Drive Alone 7,441
Carpooled 566
Public Transport 14
Work at Home 733
Motorcycle 3
Bicycle 4
Walked 419
Other 103
Less than 5 minutes 822
5-9 minutes 2,681
10-14 minutes 1,151
15-19 minutes 996
20-24 minutes 1,069
25-29 minutes 402
30-34 minutes 552
35-39 minutes 263
40-44 minutes 101
45-59 minutes 194
60-89 minutes 222
90+ minutes 121
Average Travel Time 17

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 9,985
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 202
Mining 0
Utilities 68
Construction 239
Manufacturing 1,358
Wholesale Trade 445
   
Retail Trade 1,145
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 146
Furn & Home Furnish Str 20
Electronics & Appl Store 20
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 80
Food & Beverage Stores 514
Health/Pers Care Stores 83
Gasoline Stations 19
Clothing/Accessory Store 17
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 79
General Merchandise Str 167
   
Transportation/Warehouse 293
Information 76
   
Finance & Insurance 403
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 120
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 101
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 182
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 125
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 294
Legal Services 35
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 36
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 137
Educational Services 1,285
HealthCare/Social Assist 1,159
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 197
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 746
Accommodation 52
Food Srv/Drinking Places 694
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 945
Auto Repair/Maintenance 84
Public Administration Emp 814

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Educational Attainment (25+)

Martin County 2026
<9th Grade 154
Some High School 492
GED 609
Graduated High School 4,142
Some College/No Degree 3,141
Associates Degree 2,145
Bachelor's Degree 2,342
Graduate Degree 1,063

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,042
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 36
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 5
Construction Bus 66
Manufacturing Bus 47
Wholesale Trade Bus 40
   
Retail Trade Bus 115
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 20
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 13
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 23
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 11
Gasoline Stations Bus 4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 17
General Merchandise Str Bus 13
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 45
Information Bus 16
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 68
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 16
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 21
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 31
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 33
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 57
Legal Services Bus 10
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 27
Educational Services Bus 35
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 91
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 24
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 49
Accommodation Bus 10
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 39
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 166
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 21
Public Administration Bus 85

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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