Farmington, IL Demographics

A map of Farmington's Population by Race

Farmington, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,050, a large decrease from the 2,389 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Farmington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Farmington has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Farmington, that probability was 11.3% in 2020 and 8.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Farmington is ranked the 499th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Farmington was ranked the 469th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Farmington's White Population

1,961 residents of Farmington, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Farmington is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Farmington ranks 299th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's White population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Farmington's population has increased from 94.1% to 95.7%.

Farmington is more White than neighboring Yates City (90.4% White), Elmwood (91.4% White), and Canton (85.2% White). Farmington is less White than neighboring Norris (98.7% White), and Trivoli (100% White).

Farmington's Black Population

4 residents of Farmington, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Farmington is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Farmington ranks 1060th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Farmington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Farmington is more Black than neighboring Norris (0% Black), Elmwood (0% Black), and Trivoli (0% Black). Farmington is less Black than neighboring Yates City (4.4% Black), and Canton (6.6% Black).

Farmington's Asian Population

6 residents of Farmington, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Farmington is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Farmington ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Asian residents' share of Farmington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Farmington is more Asian than neighboring Norris (0% Asian), Elmwood (0.1% Asian), Trivoli (0% Asian), and Canton (0.1% Asian). Farmington is less Asian than neighboring Yates City (0.6% Asian).

Farmington's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Farmington, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Farmington is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Farmington ranks 1005th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Farmington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Farmington is more Hispanic than neighboring Norris (0% Hispanic), Yates City (0% Hispanic), and Trivoli (0% Hispanic). Farmington is less Hispanic than neighboring Elmwood (6.4% Hispanic), and Canton (4.9% Hispanic).

Farmington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Farmington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Farmington is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Farmington ranks 597th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Farmington's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Farmington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yates City (1.2% Native American/Other), and Canton (0.9% Native American/Other).

Farmington's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Farmington, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Farmington is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Farmington ranks 755th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Farmington's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.4%.

Farmington is more Multiracial than neighboring Norris (1.3% Multiracial), Elmwood (2% Multiracial), Trivoli (0% Multiracial), and Canton (2.3% Multiracial). Farmington is less Multiracial than neighboring Yates City (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.