Farmington town, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Farmington town is a small community located in West Virginia. The total population is 431. It ranks as the 250th most populous out of 430 cities and towns in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Farmington town is 44.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Farmington town is $76,094. This is 31% higher than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $68,500. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Farmington town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Farmington town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.8%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Farmington town, West Virginia 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 West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 430 Census-designated places in West Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.