State
County
Land Area (mi²)
15.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
661.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.51%
Growth Since 2010
-6.92%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
19,505
World Population Review
Fairmont, Minnesota Population 2021
9,928
Fairmont is a city located in Martin County Minnesota. It is also the county seat of Martin County. With a 2020 population of 9,928, it is the 99th largest city in Minnesota and the 3124th largest city in the United States . Fairmont is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -6.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,666 in 2010. Fairmont reached it's highest population of 11,506 in 1980. Spanning over 17 miles, Fairmont has a population density of 661 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fairmont is $64,771 with a poverty rate of 18.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $621 per month, and the median house value is $123,700. The median age in Fairmont is 44 years, 39.8 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
Fairmont Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairmont was:
- White: 94.91%
- Other race: 1.95%
- Two or more races: 1.53%
- Asian: 0.98%
- Black or African American: 0.58%
- Native American: 0.05%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Fairmont, Minnesota is 9,928 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,081.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,666.
Fairmont, Minnesota Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,505 | -89 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 19,594 | -89 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 19,683 | -89 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 19,772 | -94 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 19,866 | -38 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 19,904 | -132 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 20,036 | -208 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 20,244 | -178 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 20,422 | -37 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 20,459 | -165 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 20,624 | -181 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 20,805 | 0.00% |
Fairmont Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,612 | 94.91% |
| Some Other Race | 197 | 1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 155 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 0.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.05% |
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Fairmont Population by Race
Fairmont Population Pyramid $2021
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Fairmont Population by Age
Fairmont Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,578 | 2.17 | 66.6 |
| Married | 1,959 | 2.84 | 89.4 |
| Non Family | 1,934 | 1.17 | 47.9 |
| Female | 423 | 2.78 | 53.2 |
| Male | 262 | 3.49 | 56.5 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
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Fairmont Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 2.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 319 | 4.47% |
| High School Graduate | 2,730 | 38.22% |
| Some College | 1,537 | 21.52% |
| Associates Degree | 733 | 10.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,186 | 16.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 456 | 6.38% |
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Fairmont Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fairmont Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,648 | 6,182 | 1,576 |
| Hispanic | 353 | 326 | 48 |
| Other Race | 117 | 117 | |
| Asian | 82 | 82 | |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 43 | 18 |
| Black | 9 | 4 | |
| Native American | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.13%.
Fairmont Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,006
Average Earnings
$46,042
Average Male
$32,526
Average Female
Fairmont Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fairmont Language by Age
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Fairmont Language
93.87% of Fairmont residents speak only English, while 6.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.48% of the population.
Fairmont Language
Fairmont Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,886 | 1,363 | 15.34% |
| Hispanic | 790 | 396 | 50.13% |
| Other | 197 | 109 | 55.33% |
| Black | 49 | 49 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 99 | 17 | 17.17% |
18.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.30%
Male Poverty Rate
21.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairmont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairmont is White, with 15.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.09%.
Fairmont Poverty
Fairmont Poverty Rate by Education
Fairmont Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairmont Married by Age and Sex
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Fairmont Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Fairmont Marital Status by Race
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Fairmont Marital Status
Fairmont Veterans by War
Fairmont Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 9.49% |
Fairmont Veterans by Race
Fairmont Veterans by Education
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12.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fairmont Veterans by Education
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62.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Fairmont Employment by Age
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Fairmont Employment by Race
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Fairmont Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
1.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.98% of Fairmont residents were born in the United States, with 70.70% having been born in Minnesota. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Fairmont Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,928 | -51 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 9,979 | -51 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 10,030 | -51 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 10,081 | -48 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 10,129 | -28 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 10,157 | -75 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 10,232 | -115 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 10,347 | -87 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 10,434 | -22 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 10,456 | -93 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 10,549 | -97 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 10,646 | -243 | -0.23% |
| 2000 | 10,889 | -376 | -0.34% |
| 1990 | 11,265 | -241 | -0.21% |
| 1980 | 11,506 | 755 | 0.68% |
| 1970 | 10,751 | 1,006 | 0.99% |
| 1960 | 9,745 | 1,552 | 1.75% |
| 1950 | 8,193 | 1,205 | 1.60% |
| 1940 | 6,988 | 1,467 | 2.38% |
| 1930 | 5,521 | 891 | 1.78% |
| 1920 | 4,630 | 1,672 | 4.58% |
| 1910 | 2,958 | -82 | -0.27% |
| 1900 | 3,040 | 0.00% |