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 2025 2030
Martin County 21,802 20,840 19,737 19,463

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 1,138
5-9 1,140
10-14 1,150
15-19 1,116
20-24 946
25-29 979
30-34 1,120
35-39 1,144
40-44 1,159
45-49 1,028
50-54 1,100
55-59 1,119
60-64 1,433
65-69 1,587
70-74 1,221
75-79 939
80-84 660
85+ 758
18+ 15,607
Median Age 45

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Martin County 2025
Total 19,737.00
White Alone 90.05%
Black Alone 0.77%
American Indian Alone 0.57%
Asian Alone 0.62%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.19%
Some Other Race 3.15%
Two or More Races 4.65%
Hispanic Origin 7.69%
Diversity Index 30.10

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Martin County 2025 - 2030
Population -0.28%
Households -0.33%
Families -0.51%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 9,067 9,035 8,588 8,447
Housing Units 9,800 10,009 9,624 9,469
Owner Occupied Units 6,243 6,189
Renter Occupied Units 2,345 2,258
Vacant Units 1,036 1,022

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Martin County 2025 2030
Median Home Value $197,159 $306,878
Average Home Value $264,107 $352,201
<$50,000 593 524
$50,000 - $99,999 888 497
$100,000 - $149,999 726 437
$150,000 - $199,999 957 616
$200,000 - $249,999 531 431
$250,000 - $299,999 568 532
$300,000 - $399,999 680 836
$400,000 - $499,999 501 809
$500,000 - $749,999 658 1,250
$1,000,000 + 49 95

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 369
2000-2009 441
1990-1999 543
1980-1989 685
1970-1979 1,543
1960-1969 971
1950-1959 1,458
1940-1949 715
1939 or Before 2,982

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Martin County 2025 2030
Median Household $65,034 $73,534
Average Household $86,124 $94,655
Per Capita $37,500 $41,107

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Martin County 2025
<$15,000 635
$15,000 - $24,999 769
$25,000 - $34,999 788
$35,000 - $49,999 913
$50,000 - $74,999 1,712
$75,000 - $99,999 1,157
$100,000 - $149,999 1,591
$150,000 - $199,999 496
$200,000+ 527

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 9,616
In-County Residents 8,045
Out-of-County Residents 1,452
Drive Alone 7,782
Carpooled 545
Public Transport 10
Work at Home 751
Motorcycle 1
Bicycle 7
Walked 393
Other 97
Less than 5 minutes 815
5-9 minutes 2,517
10-14 minutes 1,474
15-19 minutes 1,150
20-24 minutes 1,103
25-29 minutes 425
30-34 minutes 513
35-39 minutes 150
40-44 minutes 90
45-59 minutes 186
60-89 minutes 252
90+ minutes 190
Average Travel Time 18

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 10,646
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 221
Mining 0
Utilities 68
Construction 278
Manufacturing 1,216
Wholesale Trade 395
   
Retail Trade 1,487
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 135
Furn & Home Furnish Str 20
Electronics & Appl Store 20
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 103
Food & Beverage Stores 530
Health/Pers Care Stores 84
Gasoline Stations 19
Clothing/Accessory Store 21
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 74
General Merchandise Str 481
   
Transportation/Warehouse 331
Information 81
   
Finance & Insurance 406
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 133
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 91
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 182
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 129
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 283
Legal Services 37
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 40
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 133
Educational Services 1,438
HealthCare/Social Assist 1,154
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 302
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 824
Accommodation 67
Food Srv/Drinking Places 757
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 933
Auto Repair/Maintenance 83
Public Administration Emp 909

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Martin County 2025
<9th Grade 219
Some High School 417
GED 571
Graduated High School 4,414
Some College/No Degree 2,870
Associates Degree 2,220
Bachelor's Degree 2,301
Graduate Degree 1,235

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,047
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 42
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 5
Construction Bus 66
Manufacturing Bus 48
Wholesale Trade Bus 39
   
Retail Trade Bus 115
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 19
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 15
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 22
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 11
Gasoline Stations Bus 4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 5
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 16
General Merchandise Str Bus 13
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 49
Information Bus 15
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 67
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 16
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 19
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 32
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 35
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 54
Legal Services Bus 10
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 27
Educational Services Bus 35
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 85
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 24
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 53
Accommodation Bus 11
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 42
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 168
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 23
Public Administration Bus 89

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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