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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Farmington

New Mexico · 33,997 residents · 34.461 sq mi
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Farmington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,911. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $65,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,997
−10%vs 2000
vs 37,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
987 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K37K40K44K48K1990201020202024Farmington
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,911
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,663 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,302
−32%vs 2000
vs $18,167 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $494 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(23,780)
Black0.8%(287)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(6,684)
Asian0.5%(182)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(17,134)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(26,295)
Black0.6%(199)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(5,498)
Asian0.3%(112)
Other21.7%(7,391)
Diversity Score62.8%(21,346)
Diversity Score
63
+39%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.9%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, New Mexico?

Farmington, New Mexico has about 33,997 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Farmington, New Mexico earns about $28,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, New Mexico expensive?

In Farmington, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, New Mexico?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, New Mexico?

About 15.2% of people in Farmington, New Mexico 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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