Farmington is a city located in San Juan County New Mexico. Farmington has a 2024 population of 46,149. Farmington is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 46,500 in 2020.
The average household income in Farmington is $82,149 with a poverty rate of 20.75%. The median age in Farmington is 35.7 years: 35.8 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Farmington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,541 | 52.83% |
| Native American | 13,239 | 28.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,966 | 10.69% |
| Other race | 2,837 | 6.11% |
| Asian | 518 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 340 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.03% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,868 | 2.84 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 7,448 | 3.35 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 4,858 | 1.23 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 2,266 | 4.24 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 1,296 | 3.53 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,936 | 10.1% |
| Associates Degree | 4,211 | 14.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,095 | 10.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,890 | 9.94% |
| High School Graduate | 7,280 | 25.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 659 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 8,008 | 27.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,155 | 13,970 | 4,043 |
| Native American | 7,162 | 5,786 | 748 |
| Hispanic | 5,903 | 4,754 | 892 |
| 2+ Races | 1,971 | 1,779 | 467 |
| Other Race | 1,719 | 1,317 | 94 |
| Asian | 279 | 249 | 175 |
| Black | 164 | 149 | 33 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,115 | $71,484 | $53,676 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,333 | $95,804 | $62,686 |
| High School Graduate | $32,671 | $38,365 | $26,216 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,318 | $33,623 | $20,552 |
| Overall | $40,593 | $49,243 | $31,919 |
| Some College | $40,405 | $49,185 | $33,114 |
$40,593
Average Earnings
$49,243
Average Male
$31,919
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.54% of Farmington residents speak only English, while 22.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 11.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 12,959 | 4,284 | 33.06% |
| Hispanic | 11,507 | 2,835 | 24.64% |
| White | 19,090 | 2,391 | 12.52% |
| Multiple | 4,678 | 985 | 21.06% |
| Other | 2,678 | 589 | 21.99% |
| Asian | 511 | 156 | 30.53% |
| Black | 250 | 130 | 52% |
20.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.74%
Male Poverty Rate
20.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Farmington is Black, with 52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Farmington is White, with 12.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.62% |
| High School | 20.22% |
| Some College | 13.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.81% |
| Female Employed | 13.98% |
| Male Employed | 7.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,723 | $92,334 |
| Households | $61,388 | $82,149 |
| Married Families | $86,621 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,426 | $52,019 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,669
Number of Veterans
2,522
Male Veterans
147
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 810 |
| Vietnam | 711 |
| Second Gulf War | 495 |
| Korea | 240 |
| World War II | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 826 |
| 75+ | 561 |
| 65 to 74 | 535 |
| 55 to 64 | 518 |
| 18 to 34 | 229 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,955 | 10.09% |
| Native American | 499 | 5.86% |
| Hispanic | 373 | 5% |
| Other Race | 120 | 5.63% |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 2.72% |
| Black | 16 | 6.67% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.68%
Born in Farmington
97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
97.1% of Farmington residents were born in the United States, with 55.68% having been born in New Mexico. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 45,711 | -87 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 45,798 | -88 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 45,886 | -88 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 45,974 | -87 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 46,061 | -88 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 46,149 | -88 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 46,237 | 60 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 46,177 | -185 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 46,362 | -138 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 46,500 | 2,108 | 4.75% |
| 2019 | 44,392 | -577 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 44,969 | -485 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 45,454 | -339 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 45,793 | -104 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 45,897 | -217 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 46,114 | -91 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 46,205 | -20 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 46,225 | 140 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 46,085 | 48 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 46,037 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 37,844 | 3,847 | 11.32% |
| 1990 | 33,997 | 2,775 | 8.89% |
| 1980 | 31,222 | 9,243 | 42.05% |
| 1970 | 21,979 | -1,807 | -7.6% |
| 1960 | 23,786 | 20,149 | 554% |
| 1950 | 3,637 | 1,437 | 65.32% |
| 1940 | 2,200 | -43,511 | -95.19% |