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Farmington

Mississippi · 2,186 residents · 6.381 sq mi
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Farmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
2,186
+21%since 2000
from 1,810 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+11%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,074 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,286
+6%since 2000
from $16,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,099)
Black1.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other1%(23)
Diversity Score8.6%(189)
Diversity Score
9
+75%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Mississippi?

Farmington, Mississippi has about 2,186 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Mississippi?

The typical household in Farmington, Mississippi earns about $36,250 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Mississippi?

About 8.2% 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 13.6% 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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