Fairmont, Minnesota
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Fairmont is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,889 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Martin County6.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.8 km² (16.5 mi²). 37.7 km² (14.6 mi²) of it is land and 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²) of it (11.86%) is water. The city of Fairmont itself has been built around a chain of five lakes; Lake George, Lake Sisseton, Budd Lake, Hall Lake, and Amber Lake.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 10,889 people, 4,702 households, and 2,962 families residing in the city. The population density was 288.6/km² (747.5/mi²). There were 5,036 housing units at an average density of 133.5/km² (345.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.59% White, 0.44% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.21% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.98% of the population.
There were 4,702 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,709, and the median income for a family was $46,637. Males had a median income of $31,365 versus $22,447 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,658. About 8.6% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable residents
- Dale Gardner, NASA astronaut, born in Fairmont
- Jay Maynard, famous for his electroluminiscent "Tron Guy" costume
[edit] Department of Peace
In November 2006, the city council voted to pass a resolution to support the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. The council two weeks later rescinded its vote after outcry from many residents.
[edit] External links
- Fairmont Information
- Fairmont Sentinel
- Fairmont Area Schools
- Fairmont Opera House
- Martin County Historical Society
