Farmers, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 206, Farmers's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Farmers is a small community located in Kentucky, within Rowan County. The total population is 206. It ranks as the 465th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Farmers is 40.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. With 28.6% of the population under 18, Farmers has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 26.9%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Farmers, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $200,900. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $205,600. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Farmers has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 10.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (10.7% vs 1.6%).

Education

9.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Farmers, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.