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Farmington

Maine · 4,288 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 $30,951. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,400. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,288
+5%since 2000
from 4,098 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,063 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.0
−3%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Farmington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,951
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,130 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,992
+52%since 2000
from $12,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
64.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+48%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(4,067)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(75)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.3%(57)
Diversity Score9.3%(397)
Diversity Score
9
+78%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
29.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Maine?

Farmington, Maine has about 4,288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Maine?

The typical household in Farmington, Maine earns about $30,951 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 $168,400, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Maine?

About 47.8% 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 30.0% 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 91 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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