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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Farmington

Illinois · 2,610 residents · 1.505 sq mi
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Farmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,610
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,734 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Farmington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,893 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,770
−44%vs 2000
vs $19,336 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.6%
+8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$305
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $377 in 2000
US average: $450
74.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
25.2% rent
1.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,546)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(80)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score4.8%(124)
5
+55%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.3%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Farmington, Illinois?

Farmington, Illinois has about 2,610 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Illinois?

The typical household in Farmington, Illinois earns about $22,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, Illinois expensive?

In Farmington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $36,100, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Illinois?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, Illinois?

About 15.6% of people in Farmington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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