Farmington, MO Demographics

A map of Farmington's Population by Race

Farmington, Missouri has an estimated population of 18,282, a less than 1% change from the 18,217 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.4% White, 5.2% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. 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 Missouri 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 25.4% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Farmington is ranked the 44th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Farmington's White Population

16,168 residents of Farmington, or 88.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Farmington is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Farmington ranks 745th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Farmington's population has increased from 86.1% to 88.4%.

Farmington is more White than neighboring Leadington (88.3% White). Farmington is less White than neighboring Doe Run (99.2% White), Park Hills (88.6% White), Knob Lick (100% White), and Desloge (95.4% White).

Farmington's Black Population

951 residents of Farmington, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Farmington is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Farmington ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Farmington's population has decreased from 5.7% to 5.2%.

Farmington is more Black than neighboring Leadington (0.2% Black), Doe Run (0% Black), Park Hills (0.5% Black), Knob Lick (0% Black), and Desloge (0.4% Black).

Farmington's Asian Population

93 residents of Farmington, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Farmington is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Farmington ranks 146th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Asian residents' share of Farmington's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.5%.

Farmington is more Asian than neighboring Doe Run (0% Asian), Park Hills (0.2% Asian), Knob Lick (0% Asian), and Desloge (0% Asian). Farmington is less Asian than neighboring Leadington (0.9% Asian).

Farmington's Hispanic Population

306 residents of Farmington, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Farmington is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Farmington ranks 576th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Farmington's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.7%.

Farmington is more Hispanic than neighboring Leadington (1.2% Hispanic), Doe Run (0% Hispanic), and Knob Lick (0% Hispanic). Farmington is less Hispanic than neighboring Park Hills (2.8% Hispanic), and Desloge (2.9% Hispanic).

Farmington's Native American/Other Population

205 residents of Farmington, or 1.1% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Farmington ranks 646th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Farmington's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Farmington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leadington (0.3% Native American/Other), Doe Run (0% Native American/Other), Park Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Knob Lick (0% Native American/Other), and Desloge (0% Native American/Other).

Farmington's Multiracial Population

559 residents of Farmington, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Farmington is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Farmington ranks 647th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Farmington's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.1%.

Farmington is more Multiracial than neighboring Doe Run (0.8% Multiracial), Knob Lick (0% Multiracial), and Desloge (1.3% Multiracial). Farmington is less Multiracial than neighboring Leadington (9% Multiracial), and Park Hills (7.7% 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.