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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
Median age
42.2
+23%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Farmington
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.4%(91)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(113)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(161)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(140)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(118)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(232)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(251)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.7%(262)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.3%(274)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.3%(233)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.8%(140)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(40)
US avg: 1.9%
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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
−14%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Farmington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,766)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,837)
Black3.9%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other1.1%(23)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.8%(44)
Mexican1%(25)
Asian origin
Korean0.4%(10)
Ancestry
American24.3%(610)
Irish18.8%(471)
English7.8%(197)
German5.5%(139)
Scottish4.6%(115)
British3.1%(77)
Swedish1.7%(43)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(40)
French0.9%(23)
Palestinian0.7%(18)
Italian0.6%(16)
Polish0.4%(11)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.3%(7)
Danish0.3%(7)
Welsh0.2%(6)
Dutch0.2%(5)
Jordanian0.2%(4)
Norwegian0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
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%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.8%(327)
Married54.4%(470)
Widowed5.2%(45)
Divorced2.5%(22)
Women 15+
Never married17.3%(175)
Married47.9%(484)
Widowed6.3%(64)
Divorced28.4%(287)
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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