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Farmington

Maine · 4,098 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 $22,130. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $81,200. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,098
−2%since 1990
from 4,197 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,016 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,040 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.7
−1%since 1990
from 24.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Farmington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,130
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,478 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,455
+31%since 1990
from $9,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.4%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$416
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $335 in 1990
US average: $602
39.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 39.0% in 1990
61.0% rent
3.7
−17%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,152)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(243)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,949)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(35)
Asian0.9%(37)
Diversity Score5.2%(213)
5
−10%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.1%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Maine?

Farmington, Maine has about 4,098 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Maine?

The typical household in Farmington, Maine earns about $22,130 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 $81,200, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Maine?

About 30.1% 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 33.4% of people in Farmington, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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