Farmington, Ontario County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Farmington, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Farmington, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Farmington, New York. The estimated population of Farmington, New York is 14,108 people, with a median age of 36.1.

We can look at the total population in Farmington over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,108
+4.95%
+9.44%
2020
13,443
+1.78%
-
2019
13,208
+1.22%
-
2018
13,049
+1.23%
-
2017
12,891
- -

Population of Farmington, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.2%
89.8%
-0.67%
Black/African American
2.3%
3.5%
-34.29%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
4.4%
-13.64%
Asian
1.6%
0.6%
+166.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.2%
+150.00%
Other
0.1%
0.5%
-80.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Farmington, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.1 0% 36.8 +0.82% 35.8 0%
2020 36.1 -3.99% 36.5 -7.12% 35.8 -2.98%
2019 37.6 -1.57% 39.3 -0.76% 36.9 -1.34%
2018 38.2 +1.06% 39.6 +2.06% 37.4 +0.27%
2017 37.8 - 38.8 - 37.3 -

The median age of Farmington, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 733 +5.02% 1,018 +8.93% 763 1,106
10 to 19 832 +17.41% 883 -18.32% 981 715
20 to 29 621 +11.21% 846 +8.96% 692 918
30 to 39 910 +23.12% 985 +23.2% 1,131 1,229
40 to 49 766 +31.78% 823 +9.09% 1,021 889
50 to 59 937 -23.44% 976 -5.28% 733 915
60 to 69 666 +12.6% 845 +3.04% 746 860
70+ 507 +35.42% 543 +30.23% 697 712

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Farmington, New York is $73,651.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Farmington.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,140.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,694.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,792.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Farmington, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Farmington, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Farmington, New York is currently $88,840.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.36% of households in Farmington are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Farmington against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.28%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.36%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Farmington is $35,343.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Farmington by the total population of Farmington.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Farmington, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Farmington to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    25.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Farmington that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Farmington over the age of 16 is 10,945.

Of those people, a total of 70.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Farmington is 66.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 402 69.90% 5.70%
20 to 24 years 896 74.40% 4.30%
25 to 29 years 714 93.60% 18.30%
30 to 34 years 1,408 84.60% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 1,944 89.40% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 1,593 82.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 973 82.60% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 923 66.80% 5.20%
65 to 74 years 1,307 30.20% 3.50%
75 years and over 785 2.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Farmington. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,143 70.80% 4.70%
Black or African American 322 38.50% 8.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 228 75.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 14 14.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 238 84.50% 8.50%
Hispanic or Latino 394 78.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,852 70.00% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Farmington as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Farmington is 7,316, with median earnings of $42,266.00.

Women in Farmington, New York earning approximately 66.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,316 $42,266.00
Male 3,873 $48,975.00
Female 3,443 $32,736.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 785 $50,547.00
Business and Financial 327 $44,539.00
Computer and Mathematical 253 $86,691.00
Architecture and Engineering 204 $89,412.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 129 $52,879.00
Community and Social Service 184 $43,456.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 791 $56,533.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 152 $42,209.00
Healthcare Practitioners 540 $55,058.00
Healthcare Support 67 $41,776.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $31,910.00
Law Enforcement 142 $93,673.00
Food Preparation and Serving 453 $11,437.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 132 $26,905.00
Personal Care and Service 260 $23,989.00
Sales 1,051 $46,641.00
Office and Administrative Support 648 $32,246.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 69 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 262 $40,930.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 109 $66,202.00
Production 381 $40,072.00
Transportation and Material Moving 158 $53,333.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 472 $70,833.00 313 $35,521.00
Business and Financial 152 $41,324.00 175 $58,854.00
Computer and Mathematical 212 $87,353.00 41 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 204 $89,412.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 111 $53,281.00
Community and Social Service 60 $43,947.00 124 $42,833.00
Legal 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 243 $65,750.00 548 $55,189.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 70 $22,105.00 82 $44,706.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $0.00 513 $51,921.00
Healthcare Support 28 $0.00 39 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $167,596.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 142 $93,673.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 187 $17,054.00 266 $10,577.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $29,028.00 42 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $0.00 212 $25,189.00
Sales 738 $49,265.00 313 $31,484.00
Office and Administrative Support 156 $36,852.00 492 $31,465.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $0.00 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 250 $41,279.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 109 $66,202.00 0 $0.00
Production 340 $40,199.00 41 $21,442.00
Transportation and Material Moving 114 $54,706.00 44 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,576 households in Farmington, with an average household size of 2.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,714 families in Farmington with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,589 246 879 1,862
Average Household Size 3.1 3.02 3.06 1.39
Total Families 2,589 246 879 0
Average Household Size 3.08 2.21 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 3,714 families in Farmington, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Farmington:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,813 housing units in Farmington, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,576 95.92%
Vacant 237 4.08%

29.14% of the total 5,813 housing units in Farmington are rental units. This is approximately 1,694 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,882 are occupied by the owner - or 66.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Farmington is $1,144.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Farmington that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    43
  • $500 to $999
    683
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    557
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    314
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    97
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Farmington is $171,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Farmington that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    392
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    128
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    696
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,122
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,103
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    429
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Farmington. The chart below shows the number of properties in Farmington that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    308
  • 1940 to 1949
    24
  • 1950 to 1959
    160
  • 1960 to 1969
    535
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,573
  • 1980 to 1989
    732
  • 1990 to 1999
    894
  • 2000 to 2009
    727
  • 2010 to 2013
    844
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Farmington that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    285
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,726
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,576
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    989

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Farmington get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Farmington that commute to work in a particular way.

24.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Farmington.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    512
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,018
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    790
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,055
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    727
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    978
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    442
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    468
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    267
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    196
  • 90 or more minutes
    45

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Farmington, New York in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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