Fillmore County, MN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Fillmore County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,390 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 24.8 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.32% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,626 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Fillmore County grew by 1.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,346 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Fillmore County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Fillmore County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,205 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.64% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fillmore County is about 15% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Fillmore County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $179,348 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $763 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.4% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Fillmore County is about 19.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $763 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fillmore County spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 212 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fillmore County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.4 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.8 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 212 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,563 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,603 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 212 | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Cook County (10.7 min), Pennington County (10.9 min), Brown County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.7 min), Wright County (30.3 min), Sherburne County (30.2 min).
The average commute time in Fillmore County is 25 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fillmore County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Fillmore County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Minnesota:
Hennepin County (0.4), Olmsted County (0.4), Carver County (0.4).
Lowest:
Nobles County (0.2), Mahnomen County (0.2), Watonwan County (0.2).
Health
Fillmore County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Fillmore County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.5 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.6% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.8% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Minnesota:
Carver County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Stevens County (0.8).
Lowest:
Mahnomen County (0.8), Clearwater County (0.8), Beltrami County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fillmore County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Fillmore County, Minnesota?
The population of Fillmore County, Minnesota is 21,390, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Fillmore County, Minnesota?
The population density of Fillmore County, Minnesota is 24.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Fillmore County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Fillmore County, Minnesota is $75,205, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Fillmore County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Fillmore County, Minnesota is $179,348, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Fillmore County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Fillmore County, Minnesota is 2.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.