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Farmington

Illinois · 2,448 residents · 1.505 sq mi
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Farmington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,943. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,448
−6%since 2000
from 2,601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,627 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
−4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Farmington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,943
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,573
+6%since 2000
from $19,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,379)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(21)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score5.5%(134)
Diversity Score
5
+79%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Illinois?

Farmington, Illinois has about 2,448 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Illinois?

The typical household in Farmington, Illinois earns about $42,943 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Illinois?

About 11.6% 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 14.8% of people in Farmington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 162 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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