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Farmington

New Mexico · 37,844 residents · 34.461 sq mi
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Farmington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,663. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $92,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,844
+11%since 1990
from 33,997 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,098 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 987 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.6
+9%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K37K40K44K48K1990201020202024Farmington
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,663
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,911 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,167
+48%since 1990
from $12,302 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(26,295)
Black0.6%(199)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(5,498)
Asian0.3%(112)
Diversity Score62.8%(21,346)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(23,780)
Black0.8%(287)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(6,684)
Asian0.5%(182)
Diversity Score45.3%(17,134)
Diversity Score
45
−28%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−23%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 37,844 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Farmington, New Mexico earns about $37,663 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, New Mexico?

About 19.7% 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 16.0% of people in Farmington, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,847 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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