Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Farmington, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,282

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%16,168

Black

5.2%951

Two or More

3.1%559

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%306

Other

1%190

Asian

0.5%93

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%1,020

High School Diploma

29.4%3,920

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%1,050

Some College (1+ yr)

17%2,261

Associate's Degree

9.2%1,222

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%1,297

Master's Degree

4.8%642

Professional Degree

1.2%158

Doctorate

0.6%74

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$196,500

Median Renti

$855

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.8%3,547

Renter-Occupied

46.2%3,042

Total Units

7,154

Homeownership

53.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%133

$50K–$100K

6.1%215

$100K–$150K

14.3%508

$150K–$200K

27.6%980

$200K–$300K

28.2%999

$300K–$500K

14.7%520

$500K–$1M

5%178

$1M+

0.4%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

158

$500–$750

721

$750–$1,000

1,293

$1,000–$1,250

508

$1,250–$1,500

292

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%122

2010–2019

12.5%896

2000–2009

15.7%1,122

1990–1999

20%1,433

1980–1989

11.9%854

1970–1979

12.6%900

1960–1969

5.4%389

1950–1959

7.4%532

1940–1949

3.2%227

1939 or earlier

9.5%679

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.6%4,325

Utility Gas

31.9%2,100

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%127

No Fuel

0.5%30

Wood

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,729

Mean Household Incomei

$75,898

Per Capita Incomei

$28,323

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

7,278

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%354

$10K–$15K

3.8%250

$15K–$20K

6.4%422

$20K–$25K

3.6%238

$25K–$30K

6.4%422

$30K–$35K

5.5%364

$35K–$40K

5.2%343

$40K–$45K

4.5%296

$45K–$50K

6.7%439

$50K–$60K

6.4%420

$60K–$75K

8.4%554

$75K–$100K

13.1%860

$100K–$125K

10.2%673

$125K–$150K

4.3%284

$150K–$200K

5.8%383

$200K+

4.4%287

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

401

Residentsi

392

Avg. Tenant Renti

$335/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

41 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers214 homes64% occupied$334/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC14 homes98% occupied$349/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,729/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

78.5%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

20.1%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

0.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

68.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.7% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4722.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Canada

Mexico

Korea

Guatemala

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,291(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured