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Farmington

Missouri · 13,924 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 $30,251. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,924
+20%since 1990
from 11,598 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,467 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 1,222 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+7%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Farmington
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,251
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,714 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,706
+46%since 1990
from $10,099 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 13,924 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Missouri?

The typical household in Farmington, Missouri earns about $30,251 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 $79,200, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Missouri?

About 12.7% 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 12.4% of people in Farmington, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,326 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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