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Farmington

Illinois · 2,389 residents · 1.505 sq mi
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Farmington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,335. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $78,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,389
−8%since 2000
from 2,601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,587 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−2%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Farmington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,335
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,332
+36%since 2000
from $19,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,248)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(46)
Diversity Score9.7%(232)
Diversity Score
10
+216%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Illinois?

Farmington, Illinois has about 2,389 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Illinois?

The typical household in Farmington, Illinois earns about $51,335 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 $78,200, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Illinois?

About 21.6% 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 8.5% 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 221 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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