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Farmington

New Hampshire · 3,924 residents · 6.26 sq mi
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Farmington is home to 3,924 people in New Hampshire. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. Households here earn about 44% less than in New Hampshire as a whole. The median age is 42.9, about 4 years above the US median. 4% of people here were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $229,600, having roughly tripled since 2000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,924
+13%since 2000
from 3,468 in 2000
1990 – 2024
627 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 644 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
42.9
+22%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.26 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K19902000201020202024Farmington
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(168)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(133)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.9%(272)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(166)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(262)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.6%(653)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448%(314)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(381)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.5%(1,080)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.1%(280)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(140)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(75)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$55,029
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,977
+99%since 2000
from $15,048 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
14.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.398
−6%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$229,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,076
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,442
65.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
34.7% rent
4.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.32 people
−5%since 2009
from 2.45 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
23.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
43.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.2
−18%since 2009
from 5.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,375)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(38)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,650)
Black1.9%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(172)
17
+16%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican0.7%(28)
Ancestry
English24.5%(961)
Irish19.6%(771)
French14.4%(566)
German11.8%(464)
Scottish4.8%(189)
Italian3.6%(142)
American3.4%(132)
Norwegian2.8%(110)
Finnish2.2%(86)
Ethiopian1.8%(71)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian1.6%(64)
Polish1.5%(60)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(53)
Portuguese1.1%(43)
Dutch0.8%(32)
Greek0.8%(31)
Brazilian0.4%(17)
Swiss0.3%(12)
Lithuanian0.1%(4)
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
76.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
7.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
11.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
71.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
78.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
50.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2013
from 17.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
94.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.4%(670)
Married45.4%(735)
Widowed3.4%(55)
Divorced9.8%(159)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(446)
Married50.2%(870)
Widowed9.4%(162)
Divorced14.7%(254)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2013
from 17.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
54.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
20.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
24.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
60.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)12.2%(20)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)17.7%(29)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era23.8%(39)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.3%(7)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II2.4%(4)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 164 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, New Hampshire?

Farmington, New Hampshire has about 3,924 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Farmington, New Hampshire earns about $55,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, New Hampshire expensive?

In Farmington, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $229,600, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, New Hampshire?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, New Hampshire?

About 14.0% of people in Farmington, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 402 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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