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Farmington

Arkansas · 7,584 residents · 9.827 sq mi
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Farmington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,325. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,979 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,584
+110%since 2000
from 3,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.5
+20%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5453K5K8K10K1990201020202024Farmington
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(480)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(540)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.1%(614)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(551)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.9%(521)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.3%(1,011)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.7%(1,116)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(941)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.4%(791)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.8%(594)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.3%(327)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(98)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,325
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,197
+96%since 2000
from $15,387 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−10%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Farmington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,353)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(79)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(6,045)
Black2.6%(198)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(535)
Asian1%(73)
Other2.8%(212)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(141)
Asian origin
Japanese0.6%(40)
Ancestry
Irish14.3%(1,022)
German13.4%(957)
English10.3%(736)
American8.4%(599)
Dutch2.9%(211)
Italian1.9%(134)
Swiss1.7%(123)
French1.5%(108)
Norwegian1.4%(98)
Scottish1.1%(82)
Swedish0.9%(68)
Austrian0.8%(55)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
British0.7%(52)
Canadian0.6%(44)
Hungarian0.6%(44)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(44)
Lebanese0.5%(33)
Welsh0.4%(31)
Finnish0.3%(24)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.6%(1,066)
Married56.8%(2,048)
Widowed5.5%(198)
Divorced8.1%(293)
Women 15+
Never married21.6%(784)
Married55.2%(2,007)
Widowed7.9%(286)
Divorced15.3%(556)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Arkansas?

Farmington, Arkansas has about 7,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Arkansas?

The typical household in Farmington, Arkansas earns about $64,325 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 $195,900, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Arkansas?

About 36.9% 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 2.9% 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 6,262 residents, a change of about 474 percent over that period.

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

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