Martin County, Minnesota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Martin County, MN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Martin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,780 | 5,724,000 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 27.1 | 65.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.26% | 0.64% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.5 | 37.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,839 | 2,299,361 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Martin County grew by 41.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 19,780 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Martin County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.3% of residents. That is 4.8 points above Minnesota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,478 17.6% -3.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,280 16.6% -5.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,155 21.0% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,216 21.3% +4.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Minnesota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.7% of the people living in Martin County and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% Minnesota 50.0%
- Men 49.3% Minnesota 50.0%
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Economy
Martin County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Martin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,538 | $89,852 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.92% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Martin County is about 34% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Martin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $185,119 | $236,718 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $761 | $1,280 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.9% | 72.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Martin County is about 20.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $761 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Martin County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 106 hours, about 4.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Martin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.7 | 20.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.4 | 40.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 106 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,287 | $5,249 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,885 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 290 | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Brown County (10.6 min), Pennington County (10.8 min), Cottonwood County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.9 min), Wright County (28.8 min), Sherburne County (28.8 min).
The average commute time in Martin County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 20 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
Martin County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Martin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
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
Martin County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Martin County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.2% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 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).
Martin County, MN Compared With Nearby Counties
How Martin County, MN compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County, MN | 19,780 | $59,538 #2/2 | $185,119 #2/2 | 12.7 min #2/2 |
| Brown County, MN | 25,800 | $69,882 | $371,428 | 10.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Martin County, Minnesota.
How big is Martin County, Minnesota by population?
About 19,780 people live in Martin County, Minnesota, in 8,839 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 42.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Martin County, Minnesota urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Martin County, Minnesota has 27 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 31% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Martin County, Minnesota an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($185,119 against $59,538), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $761 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Martin County, Minnesota?
Unemployment in Martin County, Minnesota is only 4.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Martin County, Minnesota have a college degree?
22.1% of adults in Martin County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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