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Farmington

Arkansas · 5,974 residents · 9.827 sq mi
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Farmington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,058. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,600. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,974
+66%since 2000
from 3,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
608 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+12%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5453K5K8K10K1990201020202024Farmington
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,058
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,977
+43%since 2000
from $15,387 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+75%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,353)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(79)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(282)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(5,223)
Black1.1%(67)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(352)
Asian1.2%(73)
Other3.7%(222)
Diversity Score27.6%(1,649)
Diversity Score
28
+253%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Arkansas?

Farmington, Arkansas has about 5,974 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Arkansas?

The typical household in Farmington, Arkansas earns about $45,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, Arkansas expensive?

In Farmington, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $159,600, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Arkansas?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, Arkansas?

About 9.4% of people in Farmington, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,652 residents, a change of about 352 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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