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Farmington

Mississippi · 2,039 residents (2025 est.) · 6.381 sq mi
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Farmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,151. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,312
+28%since 2000
from 1,810 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,039 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Farmington
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,151
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,074 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,250
+55%since 2000
from $16,327 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−11%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,766)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(89)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,088)
Black6.4%(148)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(63)
Diversity Score22.4%(519)
Diversity Score
22
+356%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Mississippi?

Farmington, Mississippi has about 2,312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Mississippi?

The typical household in Farmington, Mississippi earns about $57,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, Mississippi expensive?

In Farmington, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $129,900, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Mississippi?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, Mississippi?

About 13.7% of people in Farmington, Mississippi 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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