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Farmington

Maine · 4,705 residents · 4.035 sq mi
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Farmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,033. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,900. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,705
+15%since 2000
from 4,098 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,166 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
+25%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Farmington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,033
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,130 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,631
+114%since 2000
from $12,455 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−12%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
65.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+13%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,949)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(35)
Asian0.9%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(213)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(4,051)
Black1.9%(88)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(192)
Asian1.7%(79)
Other6.3%(295)
Diversity Score31.6%(1,485)
Diversity Score
32
+508%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Maine?

Farmington, Maine has about 4,705 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Maine?

The typical household in Farmington, Maine earns about $41,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, Maine expensive?

In Farmington, Maine, the median home is worth about $169,900, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Maine?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, Maine?

About 20.5% of people in Farmington, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 508 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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