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Farmington

Michigan · 10,372 residents · 2.663 sq mi
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Farmington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,805. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $185,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,372
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,895 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
−2%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Farmington
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,805
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,054
+8%since 2000
from $32,452 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $734 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−5%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(8,839)
Black2.7%(280)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(125)
Asian10%(1,047)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.4%(3,271)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(7,274)
Black11.3%(1,171)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(215)
Asian13.9%(1,437)
Other2.1%(217)
Diversity Score58.7%(6,086)
Diversity Score
59
+87%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Michigan?

Farmington, Michigan has about 10,372 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Michigan?

The typical household in Farmington, Michigan earns about $64,805 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, Michigan expensive?

In Farmington, Michigan, the median home is worth about $185,000, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Michigan?

About 54.1% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, Michigan?

About 4.8% of people in Farmington, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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