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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Farmington

Missouri · 11,598 residents · 9.494 sq mi
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Farmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,714. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,326 residents. Median home value is $50,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,598
−17%vs 2000
vs 13,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,222 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 1,467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Farmington
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,714
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,251 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,099
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,706 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$315
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $418 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(12,408)
Black7.2%(1,004)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(161)
Asian0.7%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(2,976)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(10,641)
Black7.8%(902)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(68)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0.2%(28)
Diversity Score20.2%(2,348)
Diversity Score
20
−5%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.4%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Missouri?

Farmington, Missouri has about 11,598 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Missouri?

The typical household in Farmington, Missouri earns about $21,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, Missouri expensive?

In Farmington, Missouri, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Missouri?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, Missouri?

About 12.3% of people in Farmington, Missouri 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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