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Farmington

Mississippi · 2,055 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 $48,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,055
+14%since 2000
from 1,810 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
322 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+23%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,114
+29%since 2000
from $16,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,837)
Black3.9%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other1.1%(23)
Diversity Score18.3%(376)
Diversity Score
18
+272%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Mississippi?

Farmington, Mississippi has about 2,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Mississippi?

The typical household in Farmington, Mississippi earns about $48,000 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 $111,700, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Mississippi?

About 14.7% 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 17.0% of people in Farmington, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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