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Farmington

Michigan · 11,597 residents · 2.663 sq mi
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Farmington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $221,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,597
+11%since 2000
from 10,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,355 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Farmington
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,875
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,685
+41%since 2000
from $32,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $734 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(6,906)
Black9.6%(1,111)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(374)
Asian23.2%(2,687)
Other5.3%(613)
Diversity Score73.2%(8,487)
Diversity Score
73
+133%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Michigan?

Farmington, Michigan has about 11,597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Michigan?

The typical household in Farmington, Michigan earns about $78,875 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 $221,500, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Michigan?

About 57.2% 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 5.6% 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 1,465 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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