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Fillmore County

Minnesota · 21,228 residents · 861.333 sq mi
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Fillmore County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,228
+1%since 2000
from 21,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K21K21K21K21K1990201020202024Fillmore County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,375
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,651 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,083
+82%since 2000
from $17,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(20,823)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(113)
Asian0.1%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(445)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(20,173)
Black0.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(341)
Asian0.3%(71)
Other1.7%(371)
Diversity Score10.2%(2,159)
Segregation Score11.2%(2,369)
Diversity Score
10
+383%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fillmore County, Minnesota?

Fillmore County, Minnesota has about 21,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fillmore County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Fillmore County, Minnesota earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fillmore County, Minnesota expensive?

In Fillmore County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $159,500, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Fillmore County, Minnesota?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fillmore County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fillmore County, Minnesota?

About 9.3% of people in Fillmore County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fillmore County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fillmore County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 451 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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