Demographics & People — Fairmont, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,348 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,200 |
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| Median Age | 46.6 |
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| Total Households | 4,791 |
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| Family Households | 2,685 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1919 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,551 |
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| Black or African American | 101 |
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| Asian | 83 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 942 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,310 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,678 |
| Norwegian | 1,181 |
| Other groups | 1,145 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 936 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 835 |
| Irish | 719 |
| Polish | 607 |
| English | 529 |
| Swedish | 475 |
Language
| English Only | 9,143 |
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| Spanish | 587 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,856 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 609 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,190 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fairmont, Minnesota.
