Farmington is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Farmington to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.
As is often the case in a small town, Farmington doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Farmington citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 35.92% of adults in Farmington have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Farmington in 2022 was $33,973, which is lower middle income relative to Maine, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $135,892 for a family of four. However, Farmington contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Farmington home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Farmington residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Farmington include English, Irish, French, Italian, and German.
The most common language spoken in Farmington is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.
