Fillmore County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 21122 people in the county, organized into 8228 households, and 5721 families residing in the county. The population density was 24.5 people per square mile (9.46/kmē), it is the 48th most densely populated county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. There were 8908 housing units at an average density of 10.3 per square mile (3.98/kmē). The average household size was 2.5 persons, and the average family size was 3.05 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 102.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 104.4 females. The July 2008 population estimate is 20850, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 20577 White, 69 Black or African American, 24 American Indian, 42 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, and 137 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $36651, it is the 50th wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $44883, making it the 46th wealthiest county by median family income among the Minnesota. The per capita income for the county was $17067, it would be the 22nd lowest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
In 2000, 5095 pupils and students, of which 2588 are male and 2507 are female, 24.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 296 nursery or pri school, 241 kindergarten, 2620 elementary school, 1445 high school and 493 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton City | Fillmore County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 343 | 341.9 | 14373 | 23409 |
| 2 | Chatfield City | Fillmore County, Olmsted County | 1.99 | 1.99 | 0 | 2394 | 1201.8 | 20145 | 44023 |
| 3 | Fountain City | Fillmore County | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0 | 343 | 413.4 | 18085 | 40250 |
| 4 | Harmony City | Fillmore County | 1.14 | 1.14 | 0 | 1080 | 948.9 | 16859 | 30260 |
| 5 | Lanesboro City | Fillmore County | 1.32 | 1.32 | 0 | 788 | 595.4 | 18311 | 32206 |
| 6 | Mabel City | Fillmore County | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0 | 766 | 1618.4 | 15496 | 27228 |
| 7 | Ostrander City | Fillmore County | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0 | 212 | 604.1 | 20214 | 41875 |
| 8 | Peterson City | Fillmore County | 0.5 | 0.48 | 0.02 | 269 | 557.5 | 14728 | 35781 |
| 9 | Preston City | Fillmore County | 2.35 | 2.35 | 0 | 1426 | 606.3 | 18578 | 37016 |
| 10 | Rushford City | Fillmore County | 1.74 | 1.72 | 0.02 | 1696 | 988.5 | 16508 | 37159 |
| 11 | Rushford Village City | Fillmore County | 33.65 | 33.41 | 0.24 | 714 | 21.4 | 18042 | 43125 |
| 12 | Spring Valley City | Fillmore County | 2.51 | 2.51 | 0 | 2518 | 1003.3 | 16735 | 32688 |
| 13 | Whalan City | Fillmore County | 0.3 | 0.28 | 0.02 | 64 | 225.4 | 17680 | 28750 |
| 14 | Wykoff City | Fillmore County | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0 | 460 | 484 | 17956 | 30625 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 21122 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 21122 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 21157 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 21192 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 21231 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 21224 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 21158 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 21089 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 20943 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 20989 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 20850 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 158 | 138 | 296 |
| Kindergarten | 114 | 127 | 241 |
| Elementary school | 1314 | 1306 | 2620 |
| High school | 774 | 671 | 1445 |
| College or graduate school | 228 | 265 | 493 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore County, Minnesota | $36651 | $44883 | $17067 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |