Fairmont is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,487 at the 2020 census.

History

Fairmont was established in 1857. The city's name reflects its elevated town site. A post office has been operational at Fairmont since 1858. Fairmont was incorporated as a city on February 28, 1878, and its first city charter was adopted in 1902.

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Demographics