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Farmington

North Carolina · 291 residents · 1.624 sq mi
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Farmington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $211,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
+3%vs 2021
vs 283 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
+3%vs 2021
vs 174 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+20%vs 2021
vs 40.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
15122129236243320202024Farmington
2024409
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,141
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $45,461 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,379
+6%vs 2021
vs $19,265 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+14.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $169,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−12.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.4% in 2021
23.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−20%vs 2021
vs 3.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(11)
Diversity Score9.3%(26)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(8)
Diversity Score10.6%(31)
Diversity Score
11
+14%vs 2021
vs 9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+23.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−6%vs 2021
vs 25.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.5%
+21.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.0% in 2021
Female
44.6%
+8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.0% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, North Carolina?

Farmington, North Carolina has about 291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, North Carolina?

The typical household in Farmington, North Carolina earns about $71,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, North Carolina expensive?

In Farmington, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $211,800.

How educated are people in Farmington, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Farmington, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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