City · Minnesota
Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington, city, in Dakota County, Minnesota. Farmington had 25,425 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,632 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 23,902 (±51). GEOID 2720618.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,425
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,632 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,902 ±51
Median household income
$123,673
±$7,209 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$366,200
±$10,487 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,241
±$244 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Farmington and what county is it in?
Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota. It covers 15.5 square miles of land, 1,523 residents per square mile in 2020.
Farmington is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Farmington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,425 people lived in Farmington on July 1, 2025, up 7.4% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 23,632 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 23,902 (±51).
| Measure | Farmington | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,902 ±51 | 445,771 | +1,033 |
| Households | 8,313 ±295 | 174,362 | +523 |
| Average household size | 2.85 ±0.10 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,528 ±302 | 178,879 | +540 |
Farmington's population since 2000
From 12,365 in 2000 to 25,425 in 2025: up 105.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Farmington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Farmington?
The median resident of Farmington is 35.4 years old; 29.1% are under 18 and 8.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.2%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Farmington | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 ±1.2 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.1% ±1.8 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.1% ±1.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±1.7 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% ±2.4 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.2% ±3.8 pts | 72.7% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±2.1 pts | 7.7% | +2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.6 pts | 5.2% | +2.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±1.3 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2% ±2.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 7.6% ±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±1.9 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.7% ±3.2 pts | 45.0% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±2.0 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Farmington earn?
Half of Farmington's 8,313 households earn less than $123,673 a year (±$7,209), against $106,318 in Dakota County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $117,323 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Farmington | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,673 ±$7,209 | $106,318 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $137,085 ±$6,195 | $131,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,512 ±$2,319 | $52,084 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.1% ±2.1 pts | 5.8% | +2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3% ±4.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±1.0 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.4% ±0.8 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Farmington?
Owners occupy 86.5% of Farmington's occupied homes and renters 13.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $366,200 by its owner (±$10,487). The median renter pays $1,241 a month including utilities, and 46.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Farmington | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $366,200 ±$10,487 | $381,000 | +$53,358 |
| Median gross rent | $1,241 ±$244 | $1,548 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.0% ±15.4 pts | 39.8% | +26.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,175 ±$68 | $2,129 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.5% ±2.6 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.5% ±2.6 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Housing units | 8,528 ±302 | 178,879 | +540 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.2% ±8.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4% ±3.1 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.0% ±2.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4% ±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Farmington building?
Builders took permits for 197 new housing units in Farmington in 2025 (197 in single-family houses), 7.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Farmington work and get to work?
71.7% of Farmington's workers drive alone and 20.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Farmington | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.7% ±2.1 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.6% | +1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7% ±3.3 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±1.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.4% ±3.0 pts | 21.3% | +15.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min ±1.7 | 23.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Farmington?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Farmington (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,199 (Tract 609.04) to $150,924 (Tract 609.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 609.07Dakota County | 8,338 | $145,948 |
| Tract 609.02Dakota County | 4,339 | $111,620 |
| Tract 609.05Dakota County | 5,916 | $121,354 |
| Tract 609.06Dakota County | 3,699 | $150,924 |
| Tract 609.04Dakota County | 3,577 | $74,199 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Farmington) · Census block assignment files
How does Farmington compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Farmington is the 1,587th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 44th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Farmington ranks 78th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 44th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 62nd | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 113th | 562 |
| Median household income | 78th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 181st | 562 |
| Median home value | 191st | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 173rd | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 343rd | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 148th | 559 |
| Median age | 482nd | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 259th | 561 |
| Work from home | 96th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 144th | 562 |
Farmington's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Farmington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Farmington?
9 of the 57 figures for Farmington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Farmington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Farmington.