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Welcome, MN
City in Martin County, Minnesota.
Population
978
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
672
ZIP codes
0
Welcome and its ZIP codes
Welcome at a glance
- Welcome is about 9.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,167 a year, 45% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,600 (69% below Minnesota) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Welcome, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Welcome, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,167
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$101,600
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (382), Mexican Americans (152), Irish Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Welcome.
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
How people get to work
Welcome, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.5%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Welcome, 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
83° / 7°F
33.5 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Health statistics
Share of adults in Welcome, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Welcome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SherburnCity | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| TrimontCity | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| FairmontCity | 8.5 mi | 15 |
| CeylonCity | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| NorthropCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| DunnellCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| AlphaCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| OrmsbyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GranadaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Dolliver, IACity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| TrumanCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| OdinCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| JacksonCity | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| Gruver, IACity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| LewisvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Armstrong, IACity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Welcome, MN in?
- Welcome is in Martin County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Welcome, MN?
- About 978 people live in Welcome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Welcome?
- Nearby places include Sherburn (5.5 mi), Trimont (7.9 mi), Fairmont (8.5 mi), Ceylon (9.4 mi), Northrop (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023