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Farmington

Missouri · 16,240 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 $37,952. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,240
+17%since 2000
from 13,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,711 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+1%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Farmington
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,952
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,251 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,040
+16%since 2000
from $14,706 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(14,483)
Black7.1%(1,152)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(247)
Asian0.8%(129)
Other1%(162)
Diversity Score24.1%(3,910)
Diversity Score
24
+13%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Missouri?

Farmington, Missouri has about 16,240 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Missouri?

The typical household in Farmington, Missouri earns about $37,952 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 $109,000, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Missouri?

About 15.5% 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 15.8% 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 4,642 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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