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Martin County

Minnesota · 20,840 residents · 712.331 sq mi
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Martin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,960. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,840
−4%since 2000
from 21,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+10%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Martin County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,960
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,810 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,321
+37%since 2000
from $18,529 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(21,100)
Black0.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(421)
Asian0.4%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(1,390)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(19,766)
Black0.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(744)
Asian0.5%(103)
Other1%(209)
Diversity Score12.8%(2,677)
Diversity Score
13
+102%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin County, Minnesota?

Martin County, Minnesota has about 20,840 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Martin County, Minnesota earns about $43,960 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin County, Minnesota expensive?

In Martin County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $96,200, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Minnesota?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Martin County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin County, Minnesota?

About 9.0% of people in Martin County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin County, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,074 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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