Fillmore County, Minnesota
Fillmore County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Fillmore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,866 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,135 inhabitants. Its county seat is Preston. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853.

Quick Facts about Fillmore County
Population : | 21,135 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Minnesota (United States) |
Different from : | Fillmore County |
Area : | 2233 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.09% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.91% |
Named for : | Millard Fillmore |
Altitude : | 948 feet / 289 meters |
Capital : | Preston |
Establishment : | March 03, 1853 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 23:18:02 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.27% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Fillmore County is located at 43°40'26"N 92°5'25"W (43.6740000, -92.0901700). It has 3 neighbors: Howard County, Olmsted County and Winona County.
Fillmore County map
The largest city of Fillmore County is Rushford with a population of 1,695. Other cities include, Chatfield population 1,234, Rushford Village population 838, Canton population 765 and Washington population 752. See all Fillmore County cities & populated places.
Fillmore County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fillmore County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Rushford | 1,695 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Chatfield | 1,234 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Rushford Village | 838 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Canton | 765 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
Washington | 752 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Mabel | 744 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
Lanesboro | 725 | Human settlement in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Spring Valley | 535 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Fillmore | 485 | Unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Minnesota |
Highland | 463 | Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota |
Wykoff | 431 | Minnesota |
Bristol | 416 | Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota |
Harmony | 410 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Newburg | 404 | Unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
Amherst | 401 | Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota |
Cherry Grove | 389 | Unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Fillmore County
Fillmore County has 3 neighbours.
- Howard County county in Iowa, United States
- Olmsted County county in Minnesota, United States
- Winona County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
The population of Fillmore County increased by 1.27% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 20,866 | - | census |
2011 | 20,834 | -0.15% | estimation process |
2012 | 20,831 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2013 | 20,751 | -0.39% | estimation process |
2014 | 20,771 | 0.1% | estimation process |
2015 | 20,739 | -0.15% | estimation process |
2016 | 20,916 | 0.85% | estimation process |
2017 | 20,980 | 0.31% | estimation process |
2018 | 21,044 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2019 | 21,067 | 0.11% | estimation process |
2020 | 21,135 | 0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Fillmore County (3)
People born in Fillmore County, including politician Arthur B. Langlie, politician Charles A. Christopherson, politician Thomas Frankson, .
List
Other places with the same name (2)
- Fillmore County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 5,519 people.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |