Farmington is a town located in Alcorn County Mississippi. Farmington has a 2024 population of 2,001. Farmington is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,056 in 2020.
The average household income in Farmington is $65,471 with a poverty rate of 18.88%. The median age in Farmington is 37.3 years: 36.8 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Farmington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,289 | 90.33% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 7.34% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 822 | 3.08 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 413 | 3.73 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 215 | 1.28 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 180 | 3.77 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Male | 14 | 2.79 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 3.12% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 8.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 181 | 11.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 4.84% |
| High School Graduate | 682 | 43.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 3.95% |
| Some College | 392 | 24.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,366 | 1,316 | 244 |
| Black | 152 | 125 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,545 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,118 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,486 | $33,036 | $33,790 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,972 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,864 | $37,404 | $34,766 |
| Some College | $40,859 | $41,719 | $0 |
$35,864
Average Earnings
$37,404
Average Male
$34,766
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.77% of Farmington residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,248 | 329 | 14.64% |
| Black | 172 | 109 | 63.37% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 37 | 84.09% |
18.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.61%
Male Poverty Rate
27.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Farmington is Hispanic, with 84.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Farmington is White, with 14.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.02% |
| High School | 17.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.39% |
| Female Employed | 10.47% |
| Male Employed | 3.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,250 | $75,095 |
| Households | $53,015 | $65,471 |
| Married Families | $70,388 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,674 | $34,254 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 4.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.39%
Born in Farmington
98.74%
Native Born
1.26%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
98.74% of Farmington residents were born in the United States, with 59.39% having been born in Mississippi. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,932 | -14 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 1,946 | -14 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 1,960 | -13 | -0.66% |
| 2026 | 1,973 | -14 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 1,987 | -14 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 2,001 | -14 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 2,015 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,017 | -17 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 2,034 | -22 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 2,056 | -113 | -5.21% |
| 2019 | 2,169 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 2,166 | -18 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 2,184 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 2,185 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 2,187 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 2,186 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 2,185 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 2,180 | -6 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 2,186 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 2,191 | 0 | 0% |