Farmington, KY Demographics

A map of Farmington's Population by Race

Farmington, Kentucky has an estimated population of 245, an increase from the 234 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.3% White, 34.7% Multiracial, 10.6% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kentucky 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 22.0% in 2020 and 57.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Farmington is ranked the 450th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 465th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Farmington's White Population

133 residents of Farmington, or 54.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Farmington is significantly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Farmington ranks 345th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's White population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. White residents' share of Farmington's population has decreased from 88.0% to 54.3%.

Farmington is more White than neighboring Hickory (30.4% White). Farmington is less White than neighboring Sedalia (81.7% White), Mayfield (65.3% White), Pryorsburg (100% White), and Wingo (83.2% White).

Farmington's Black Population

26 residents of Farmington, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Farmington is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Farmington ranks 261st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Black population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Black residents' share of Farmington's population has increased from 1.7% to 10.6%.

Farmington is more Black than neighboring Pryorsburg (0% Black), and Wingo (4.1% Black). Farmington is less Black than neighboring Sedalia (18.3% Black), Mayfield (12.3% Black), and Hickory (39.1% Black).

Farmington's Asian Population

0 residents of Farmington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Farmington is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Farmington ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Farmington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Farmington is less Asian than neighboring Mayfield (0.6% Asian), and Wingo (0.7% Asian).

Farmington's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Farmington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Farmington is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Farmington ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Farmington's population has decreased from 5.1% to 0.0%.

Farmington is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayfield (17.4% Hispanic), Hickory (30.4% Hispanic), and Wingo (3.6% Hispanic).

Farmington's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Farmington, or 0.4% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Farmington ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Farmington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Farmington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sedalia (0% Native American/Other), Mayfield (0.2% Native American/Other), Pryorsburg (0% Native American/Other), Hickory (0% Native American/Other), and Wingo (0% Native American/Other).

Farmington's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Farmington, or 34.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Farmington is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Farmington ranks 211th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 750.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Farmington's population has increased from 4.3% to 34.7%.

Farmington is more Multiracial than neighboring Sedalia (0% Multiracial), Mayfield (4.2% Multiracial), Pryorsburg (0% Multiracial), Hickory (0% Multiracial), and Wingo (8.4% 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.