Hispanic Voices of Martin County

In order to create an inclusive community for newcomers and neighbors, awareness needs to be created so conversations can take place. This is a storytelling platform to uplift the voices of the Hispanic community in Martin County. 

Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau show that demographics in Martin County are shifting with more than a 50 percent increase in the Hispanic population from 2011 to 2021, even as the population has declined by 3.5 percent.

According to the Minnesota Department of Education, in 2012, just 121 Hispanic students were enrolled, but last year Fairmont Area Schools had more than 400 Hispanic students in grade K-12, which is more than a 235 percent increase.

Every single person has a different hope or a vision that gives our community action steps on what it can do to make it a more welcoming place.

Before you can make a big change, you need to hear someone’s story. You can always throw statistics at someone, but understanding who they are and where they come from will change people’s minds and have a greater impact.