Population 7,597 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Farmington
Household size in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Farmington are small: just 2.08 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people, only five have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Farmington are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Maine as a whole, where the median age is 45.0. The median age has climbed from 35.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in Farmington, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Farmington has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Maine cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Farmington
Renters in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.7% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Farmington than nationally: 45.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Farmington: 15.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Farmington has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Maine cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Farmington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $573 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $716 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $885 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Farmington costs $885 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $312 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Farmington
Bachelor's degrees in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.4% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Farmington (42.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Farmington is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Maine. The share with a diploma is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Farmington
| Period | Farmington | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Farmington is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Maine as a whole (3.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Farmington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 2.08 | 40.0 | 5.9% | 45.9% | 15.6% | 1971 | $885 | 42.4% | 94.2% | 4.9% |
| West Farmington | 2.48 | 46.0 | 6.6% | 21.0% | 9.0% | 1979 | $849 | 36.5% | 98.9% | 8.5% |
| Farmington Falls | 2.56 | 37.9 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 28.4% | 1975 | $990 | 37.7% | 97.9% | 0.5% |
| East Wilton | 2.44 | 50.6 | 5.3% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 1972 | $469 | 35.0% | 97.5% | 13.0% |
| Fairbanks | 1.81 | 55.3 | 4.1% | 39.4% | 12.8% | 1981 | $712 | 19.9% | 91.9% | 7.3% |
| Temple | 2.97 | 38.4 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 26.6% | 1970 | $1,247 | 19.7% | 96.1% | 6.4% |
| Wilton | 2.39 | 47.0 | 6.1% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 1967 | $507 | 31.4% | 97.7% | 8.0% |
| Dryden | 2.55 | 42.6 | 12.3% | 14.0% | 14.0% | 1979 | $678 | 31.9% | 94.4% | 3.4% |
| New Sharon | 2.49 | 46.7 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 22.8% | 1978 | $1,004 | 31.1% | 94.8% | 0.6% |
| Chesterville | 2.94 | 38.3 | 4.0% | 13.0% | 35.6% | 1979 | $1,076 | 21.9% | 89.1% | 2.8% |
| New Vineyard | 2.64 | 47.5 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 43.0% | 1986 | $923 | 20.8% | 94.5% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Farmington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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