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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,902

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.2%19,408

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%1,477

Two or More

4.5%1,081

Black

4.2%996

Asian

3.7%884

Other

0.2%49

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%599

High School Diploma

16.3%2,503

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,259

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%2,031

Associate's Degree

13.3%2,045

Bachelor's Degree

30.8%4,733

Master's Degree

6.7%1,033

Professional Degree

0.6%97

Doctorate

0.6%92

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

38.7%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$366,200

Median Renti

$1,241

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.5%7,190

Renter-Occupied

13.5%1,123

Total Units

8,528

Homeownership

86.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%159

$50K–$100K

0.7%49

$100K–$150K

0.6%44

$150K–$200K

4.5%323

$200K–$300K

20.6%1,484

$300K–$500K

58.8%4,231

$500K–$1M

12.4%889

$1M+

0.2%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

122

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

112

$1,000–$1,250

270

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

239

$2,000+

203

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%198

2010–2019

10%851

2000–2009

32.2%2,744

1990–1999

25.2%2,145

1980–1989

9.1%778

1970–1979

6.8%576

1960–1969

3.9%335

1950–1959

3.7%312

1940–1949

0.5%42

1939 or earlier

6.4%547

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.5%7,108

Electricity

11.7%974

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%159

No Fuel

0.8%67

Wood

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$123,673

Mean Household Incomei

$137,085

Per Capita Incomei

$48,512

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

13,826

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%144

$10K–$15K

1%80

$15K–$20K

0.9%76

$20K–$25K

1.3%107

$25K–$30K

2.6%216

$30K–$35K

1.5%124

$35K–$40K

1.1%95

$40K–$45K

1.3%106

$45K–$50K

2.6%220

$50K–$60K

4.2%348

$60K–$75K

6.6%546

$75K–$100K

12.9%1,075

$100K–$125K

12.9%1,071

$125K–$150K

13.1%1,092

$150K–$200K

17.6%1,466

$200K+

18.6%1,547

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

121

Residentsi

208

Avg. Tenant Renti

$526/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

37 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers61 homes99% occupied$655/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 860 homes90% occupied$394/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $123,673/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

80.4%

Very low income$37K–$62K/yr

14.1%

Low income$62K–$99K/yr

5.5%

Who Receives This Housing

77.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

28.6% of subsidized households are minority

44.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.9% 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

1,0494.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

174

China

Mexico

Korea

India

Poland

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,197

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,332

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

907(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured