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Farmington

Maine · 4,168 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 $39,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,400. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,168
+2%since 2000
from 4,098 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.8
+22%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Farmington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,318
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,130 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,755
+83%since 2000
from $12,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
63.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(3,488)
Black2.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(104)
Asian7.4%(309)
Other3.9%(165)
Diversity Score36.4%(1,516)
Diversity Score
36
+601%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−7%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Maine?

Farmington, Maine has about 4,168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Maine?

The typical household in Farmington, Maine earns about $39,318 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 $164,400, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Maine?

About 35.0% 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 23.5% 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 29 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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