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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Farmington

Minnesota · 12,365 residents · 15.513 sq mi
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Farmington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,864. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 6,425 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $146,200. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,365
+108%since 1990
from 5,940 in 1990
1990 – 2025
797 / sq mi
+108%since 1990
from 383 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.0
+2%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,864
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,288 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,281
+62%since 1990
from $13,720 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$146,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$569
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $411 in 1990
US average: $602
87.5%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
12.5% rent
2.4
+7%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(5,801)
Black0.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.8%(47)
Diversity Score6.5%(385)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(11,677)
Black0.7%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(232)
Asian1.4%(174)
Diversity Score9.9%(1,227)
10
+53%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.6%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Minnesota?

Farmington, Minnesota has about 12,365 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Minnesota?

The typical household in Farmington, Minnesota earns about $61,864 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 $146,200, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Minnesota?

About 23.6% 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 2.4% of people in Farmington, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,425 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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

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