Farmington city, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Farmington city, Missouri Demographics
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As of 2026, Farmington city, Missouri has a total population of 17,999, the 47th largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $49,882, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.2%.

Farmington city Quick Facts

Population 17,999

Median Household Income $49,882

Median Home Value $187,500

Poverty Rate 19.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 52.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

High School Graduation Rate 87.3%

Diversity Index 19/100

Population 17,999 47th of 1,062

Median Income $49,882 average

Poverty Rate 19.2% 54% higher national

Median Home Value $187,500 top 30%

How Farmington city Compares

Median Household Income

Farmington city

$49,882

$68,920

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Farmington city

$187,500

$215,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.9%

$25K-$50K 26.2%

$50K-$100K 27.7%

$100K+ 22.2%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1% | National: 5.2%

47.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.6%

Renter 47.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.5%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

27.7%

55-74

20.6%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Farmington city Rankings in Missouri

#47 Population of 1,062

#564 Median Income of 1,062

#524 Education of 1,062

#210 Home Value of 1,062

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Cities Similar to Farmington city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Spanish Lake CDP	18,183	$51,125	$121,300	13.3%	17.3%
Kirksville city	17,493	$48,063	$145,300	37.9%	27.2%
Ferguson city	18,350	$46,106	$99,300	21.7%	24.9%
Hannibal city	16,825	$54,071	$126,300	22.3%	17.3%
Sikeston city	16,231	$53,203	$158,100	24.8%	16.6%

Population Overview

Farmington city is a small city located in Missouri. The total population is 17,999. It ranks as the 47th most populous out of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Farmington city is 37.9 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Farmington city is $49,882. This is 28% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $187,500. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Farmington city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Farmington city, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Farmington city, Missouri?

Farmington city, Missouri has a population of 17,999 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Farmington city, MO?

The median household income in Farmington city is $49,882, which is 36% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington city, MO?

The poverty rate in Farmington city is 19.2%. This means approximately 2,848 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Farmington city, Missouri?

Farmington city's population is 89.7% White, 5.6% Black, 1.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Farmington city, MO?

The median home value in Farmington city is $187,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Farmington city, Missouri?

14.8% of adults (25+) in Farmington city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.