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Ceylon, MN
City in Martin County, Minnesota.
Population
259
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
501
ZIP codes
0
Ceylon and its ZIP codes
Ceylon at a glance
- Ceylon is about 7 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Ceylon, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Ceylon.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,559
8,383 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,079
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $8,290 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ceylon, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
438
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
30.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ceylon, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Ceylon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dolliver, IACity | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| DunnellCity | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WelcomeCity | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| SherburnCity | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Gruver, IACity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| FairmontCity | 12 mi | 15 |
| Armstrong, IACity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Estherville, IACity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| AlphaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| TrimontCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Wallingford, IACity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Superior, IACity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| NorthropCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Ringsted, IACity | 17 mi | 1 |
| GranadaCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Swea City, IACity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ceylon, MN in?
- Ceylon is in Martin County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Ceylon, MN?
- About 259 people live in Ceylon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ceylon?
- Nearby places include Dolliver, IA (4.8 mi), Dunnell (7.5 mi), Welcome (9.4 mi), Sherburn (9.8 mi), Gruver, IA (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023