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Farmington

New Hampshire · 3,885 residents · 6.257 sq mi
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Farmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,647. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,900. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,885
+12%since 2000
from 3,468 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
621 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Farmington
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,647
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,113
+34%since 2000
from $15,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+113%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,375)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(38)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,730)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other2.1%(82)
Diversity Score9.9%(386)
Diversity Score
10
+227%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
13.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, New Hampshire?

Farmington, New Hampshire has about 3,885 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Farmington, New Hampshire earns about $34,647 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 $167,900, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, New Hampshire?

About 10.6% 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 26.6% 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 363 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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