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Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,634 people, 2,689 households, and 1,801 families residing in the county. The population density was 4/km² (12/mi²). There were 2,990 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.75% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,689 households out of which 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 5.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 30.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 5.10% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 21.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,162, and the median income for a family was $41,725. Males had a median income of $29,813 versus $18,507 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,465. About 4.80% of families and 7.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.20% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over.
A Fillmore County Comprehensive Planning Program is being conducted with the guidance of the Fillmore County Planning Commission. The Program will include an update of the County’s current Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. The Comprehensive Plan will include a review of existing and future land use, public facilities, an economic development profile and plan.
The Fillmore County Comprehensive Planning Program includes a comprehensive citizen participation program, consisting of a Community “Opinion Survey” for the Cities and Villages of Fillmore County (with the exception of Geneva) and a County-Wide “Opinion Survey” for residents of Rural Fillmore County. These Survey will identify the most critical issues among the local citizenry, including land development and preservation efforts that should be implemented during the next 10 years
County-Wide Opinion Survey
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/qWoc7mq/FillmoreSurvey
Community Opinion Survey
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/o6yf7r3/Fillmore
