Fillmore County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Fillmore County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Fillmore County, Minnesota has a population of 21,414, the 47th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $77,512 and the median home value is $221,100. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Fillmore County Quick Facts

Population 21,414

Median Household Income $77,512

Median Home Value $221,100

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 42.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.1%

High School Graduation 93.3%

Cities/Places 13

Population 21,414 47th of 87

Median Income $77,512 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment 2.7%

How Fillmore County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	21,346	21,414	+0.3%
Median household income	$75,225	$77,512	+3.0%
Median home value	$204,000	$221,100	+8.4%

Median Household Income

Fillmore

$77,512

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fillmore

$221,100

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.8%

$25K-$50K 18.0%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 36.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

15.8%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

9.6%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

67.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.6%

Renter 17.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $797/mo 12.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.4%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

26.0%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fillmore County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Spring Valley	2,307	$66,339	9.3%	$160,800
Rushford	1,826	$76,638	9.5%	$214,800
Preston	1,362	$63,984	8.9%	$185,900
Harmony	1,024	$68,125	8.2%	$170,100
Rushford Village	809	$106,719	4.8%	$279,500
Lanesboro	744	$75,313	11.4%	$213,200
Mabel	730	$59,392	8.5%	$131,400
Fountain	493	$78,750	6.7%	$185,300
Canton	398	$53,056	19.4%	$93,200
Wykoff	377	$65,446	8.8%	$143,400
Ostrander	313	$74,063	13.6%	$146,900
Peterson	244	$71,000	13.9%	$133,900
Whalan	45	$125,625	0.0%	$168,800

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Population Overview

Fillmore County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 21,414. It is the 47th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fillmore County is 42.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fillmore County is $77,512. This is 13% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $221,100. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Fillmore County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fillmore County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fillmore County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fillmore County, Minnesota?

Fillmore County has a population of 21,414, making it the 47th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Fillmore County?

The median household income in Fillmore County is $77,512 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in Fillmore County, Minnesota?

Fillmore County contains 13 Census-designated places.