City · New Mexico
Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, city, in San Juan County, New Mexico. Farmington had 46,055 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 46,624 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 46,314 (±36). GEOID 3525800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,055
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 46,624 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,314 ±36
Median household income
$68,784
±$4,679 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$233,000
±$5,796 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$1,037
±$92 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is Farmington and what county is it in?
Farmington is a city in San Juan County, New Mexico. It covers 34.5 square miles of land, 1,353 residents per square mile in 2020.
Farmington is in the Farmington, NM metropolitan statistical area (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 46,055 people lived in Farmington on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 46,624 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 46,314 (±36).
| Measure | Farmington | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,314±36 | 120,942 | +1,056 |
| Households | 17,114±512 | 41,732 | +1,054 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.08 | 2.86 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,788±492 | 48,255 | +962 |
Farmington's population since 2000
From 37,844 in 2000 to 46,055 in 2025: up 21.7%. 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 38.7 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.0%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 24.3%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Farmington | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7±1.0 | 38.3 | +4.9 |
| Under 18 years | 26.4%±1.2 pts | 24.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±1.2 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 48.4%±1.1 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.1%±1.9 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.0%±2.3 pts | 36.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 24.3%±2.4 pts | 38.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.3%±2.6 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±1.5 pts | 16.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2%±2.5 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6%±1.5 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.2%±2.2 pts | 18.3% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7%±1.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0%±2.3 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7%±1.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 17,114 households earn less than $68,784 a year (±$4,679), against $55,872 in San Juan County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $67,048 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Farmington | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,784±$4,679 | $55,872 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,490±$5,321 | $76,826 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,855±$2,230 | $28,099 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±2.6 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.7%±5.4 pts | 30.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6%±2.6 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0%±1.2 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.5%±3.0 pts | 72.4% | – |
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 66.2% of Farmington's occupied homes and renters 33.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $233,000 by its owner (±$5,796). The median renter pays $1,037 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Farmington | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $233,000±$5,796 | $193,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,037±$92 | $956 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5%±6.2 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,603±$71 | $1,499 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.2%±3.2 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.8%±3.2 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 18,788±492 | 48,255 | +962 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±2.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.3%±3.2 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.1%±2.3 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.5%±1.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2%±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7%±2.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
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 40 new housing units in Farmington in 2025 (40 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Mexico.
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?
83.9% of Farmington's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Farmington | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9%±2.3 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 7.3% | −2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9%±3.1 pts | 83.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±1.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±2.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min±1.8 | 24.2 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?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Farmington, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,800 (Tract 2.07) to $123,400 (Tract 2.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2.02San Juan County | 6,696 | $88,224 |
| Tract 4.01San Juan County | 5,070 | $67,287 |
| Tract 3.01San Juan County | 4,442 | $60,197 |
| Tract 2.01San Juan County | 4,562 | $123,400 |
| Tract 4.02San Juan County | 4,285 | $46,154 |
| Tract 3.02San Juan County | 3,357 | $55,072 |
| Tract 2.06San Juan County | 3,294 | $53,071 |
| Tract 1San Juan County | 3,843 | $64,909 |
| Tract 5.03San Juan County | 3,474 | $56,713 |
| Tract 2.07San Juan County | 2,353 | $41,800 |
| Tract 2.04San Juan County | 2,740 | $67,679 |
| Tract 6.07San Juan County | 4,187 | $65,676 |
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 New Mexico?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Farmington is the 895th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 105 in New Mexico.
Farmington ranks 45th of 143 places in New Mexico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 35th | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st | 155 |
| Median household income | 45th | 143 |
| Per capita income | 57th | 154 |
| Median home value | 54th | 138 |
| Median gross rent | 46th | 114 |
| Poverty rate | 79th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd | 128 |
| Median age | 85th | 154 |
| Owner-occupied share | 117th | 150 |
| Work from home | 66th | 78 |
| Travel time to work | 103rd | 150 |
Farmington's figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
Every place in New Mexico, 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?
3 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.