Farmington, New Mexico Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Farmington, NM Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Farmington | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,355 | 2,118,085 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1097.6 | 17.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.70% | 0.20% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 14,447 | 836,644 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Farmington grew by 12.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 38,355 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Farmington is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.4% of residents. That is 0.9 points above New Mexico as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,610 22.4% +0.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,221 21.4% +0.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,867 17.9% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,647 14.7% -3.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Mexico, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.5% of the people living in Farmington and men 48.5%.
- Women 51.5% New Mexico 50.5%
- Men 48.5% New Mexico 49.5%
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Economy
Farmington has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Farmington | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,085 | $64,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.98% | 4.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Farmington is about 1% higher than in New Mexico.
Housing
| Metric | Farmington | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $155,103 | $204,122 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,033 | $1,067 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.6% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Farmington is about 12.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,033 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Farmington spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 127 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Farmington | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.3 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.5 | 37.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 127 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,946 | $4,866 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 12.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,010 | 4,931 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,757 | 619 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Farmington is 15 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in New Mexico.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Farmington has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Farmington | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Farmington has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Farmington | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.1% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Farmington, New Mexico.
How big is Farmington, New Mexico by population?
About 38,355 people live in Farmington, New Mexico, in 14,447 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 36.2, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Farmington, New Mexico urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Farmington, New Mexico has 1,098 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Farmington, New Mexico?
The median home costs 2.4 times the median household income ($155,103 against $65,085), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,033 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Farmington, New Mexico?
Unemployment in Farmington, New Mexico is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Farmington, New Mexico?
18.8% of adults in Farmington, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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