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Farmington, MO · 1 counties · 67,809 residents (2025 est.) · 451.886 sq mi
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Farmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,477. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,999
+20%since 2000
from 55,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+6%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:67,809 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
47K53K58K64K69K1990201020202024Farmington
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,477
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,199 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,659
+88%since 2000
from $15,273 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+4%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(53,228)
Black2%(1,105)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(447)
Asian0.3%(174)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(4,267)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(60,219)
Black2.7%(1,835)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,268)
Asian0.4%(253)
Other5.1%(3,424)
Diversity Score23.6%(15,780)
Segregation Score30.6%(20,501)
Diversity Score
24
+207%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
−11%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

FarmingtonCENTRAL19,226
What's inside

1 component county

St. Francois CountyCENTRAL67,809
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, MO?

Farmington, MO has about 66,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, MO?

The typical household in Farmington, MO earns about $57,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, MO expensive?

In Farmington, MO, the median home is worth about $169,300, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, MO?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, MO?

About 15.9% of people in Farmington, MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, MO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,095 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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