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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Farmington

Minnesota · 5,940 residents · 15.513 sq mi
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Farmington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,288. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 6,425 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $80,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,940
−52%vs 2000
vs 12,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
383 / sq mi
−52%vs 2000
vs 797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 30.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,288
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,864 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,720
−38%vs 2000
vs $22,281 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$80,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $146,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$411
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $569 in 2000
US average: $450
76.8%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
23.2% rent
2.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(11,677)
Black0.7%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(232)
Asian1.4%(174)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(1,227)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(5,801)
Black0.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.8%(47)
Other0.8%(49)
Diversity Score6.5%(385)
6
−35%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.3%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Farmington, Minnesota?

Farmington, Minnesota has about 5,940 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Minnesota?

The typical household in Farmington, Minnesota earns about $36,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, Minnesota expensive?

In Farmington, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Minnesota?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, Minnesota?

About 3.1% of people in Farmington, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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