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Farmington, DE

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Town in Kent County, DE, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

201
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

45.2
years ∙ half population younger than 45.2, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
51%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Farmington is a town within Kent County, Delaware, United States.
Location
Town in Kent County, DE, US
Co-ordinates
DEC38.869911° N, 75.579004° W
DMS38° 52′ 11.68″ N, 75° 34′ 44.41″ W

Population Density & area

2,753/sq mi (1,069/km²)
Total Area
0.073 sq mi (0.188 km²)
Land Area
0.073 sq mi (0.188 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

42.3% male
Male 42.3%
Female 57.7%
males per 100 females
Farmington 73.3
Kent County 92.6
Delaware 93.9

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Farmington 0%
Kent County 7.4%
Delaware 10.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

45.2
years ∙ half population younger than 45.2, half older
Farmington
45.2
Kent County
38.8
Delaware
41.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
21.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Farmington 21.8
Kent County 69.6
Delaware 70.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 12.4% 22.8% 20.7%
Working age (18-64) 82.1% 58.9% 58.7%
Senior (65+) 5.5% 18.3% 20.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 21.8 69.6 70.4
Child dependency ratio 15.2 38.6 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 6.7 31 35.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
55.7%
Black
42.3%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2%
Other
0%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
51%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Farmington 51%
Kent County 60.1%
Delaware 60.1%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Farmington population
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Hispanic or Latino 2% 8.1% 11%
Mexican 0% 1.7% 3.6%
Puerto Rican 2% 3.6% 3.1%
Cuban 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 2.5% 4.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98% 91.9% 89%
One race 98% 86.3% 84.5%
White 55.7% 56.5% 58.1%
Black or African American 42.3% 26.4% 21.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.3% 0.1%
Asian 0% 2.5% 4.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.5% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.6% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

98.1% family
Family 98.1%
Non family 1.9%
% family households
Farmington 98.1%
Kent County 66.5%
Delaware 65.1%

Average household size

1.88
persons per household
Farmington
1.88
Kent County
2.57
Delaware
2.48

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Farmington population
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Total households 107 71,424 402,038
Average houshold size 1.88 2.57 2.48
Family households 105 47,475 261,870
Average family size 1.88 3.13 3.05
Married couple family 92 34,107 189,962
Other families 13 13,368 71,908
Male householder 5 3,247 18,730
Female householder 8 10,121 53,178
Non-family households 2 23,949 140,168
One-person households 2 19,739 114,643
Male householder 2 8,847 46,874
Senior (65+) living alone 2 2,910 16,070
Female householder 0 10,892 67,769
Senior (65+) living alone 0 6,077 36,181
Other living arrangements 0 4,210 25,525

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

107
housing units
Farmington 107
Kent County 76,325
Delaware 464,203

Occupancy status

100% occupied
Occupied 100%
Vacant 0%
vacancy rate
Farmington 0%
Kent County 6.4%
Delaware 13.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

40.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
40.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
59.8%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1993
Half of houses were built before 1993, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
30.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
0%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
58.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
10.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.1 6.2 6.2
1–3 rooms 0% 7.1% 9.3%
4–6 rooms 73.9% 48.9% 46.7%
7+ rooms 26.2% 44.1% 44%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 0.5% 1.3%
1 bedroom 0% 6.2% 6.8%
2 bedrooms 8.4% 18.7% 20%
3 bedrooms 86.9% 48.5% 44.4%
4+ bedrooms 4.7% 26.1% 27.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1993 1994 1986
Total housing units 107 76,325 464,203
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

95.3% owners
Renter-occupied 4.7%
Owner-occupied 95.3%
homeownership rate
Farmington 95.3%
Kent County 72.5%
Delaware 73%

Average household size

1.76
Owner-occupied
4.2
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Farmington 1.76
Kent County 2.67
Delaware 2.55

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Total occupied units 107 71,424 402,038
Year moved in
2020 or later 9.3% 23.9% 22%
2010 to 2019 79.4% 40% 41%
2000 to 2009 7.5% 19.7% 17.8%
1999 or earlier 3.7% 16.4% 19.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.4% 97.9%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.2% 1.5%
1.51 or more 0% 0.4% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0% 6.6% 6.2%
1 vehicle 15% 31% 33.7%
2 vehicles 82.2% 39.1% 38.7%
3 or more vehicles 2.8% 23.4% 21.4%
House heating fuel used
Gas 5.6% 53% 51.1%
Electricity 29.9% 33.6% 37.9%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 8.4% 10% 8.8%
All other fuels 1.9% 2.3% 1.3%
No fuel used 54.2% 1% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.4% 0.6%
No telephone service available 0% 1.3% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$142,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Farmington
$142,800
Kent County
$316,600
Delaware
$352,000

Housing Cost Burden

65.9%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
65.9%
Owners without a mortgage
21.4%
Renters
100%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Property value
Median Value $142,800 $316,600 $352,000
Under $100,000 8.8% 9% 7.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 59.8% 10.5% 9.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 21.6% 25.8% 21.5%
$300,000 - $500,000 7.8% 43.4% 39.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2% 10.2% 19.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.9% 2.8%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 86.3% 66.5% 63.8%
Without a mortgage 13.7% 33.5% 36.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,593 $1,741 $1,816
Without a mortgage $550 $483 $562
Gross rent
Median rent $— $1,354 $1,401

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

41.5%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Farmington 41.5%
Kent County 27.5%
Delaware 35.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

2.6%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Farmington 2.6%
Kent County 9%
Delaware 8.3%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

12
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
91.7%
College / Undergraduate
8.3%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

5.9%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Farmington
5.9%
Kent County
42.5%
Delaware
43.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Total enrolled (age 3+) 12 47,536 232,283
Nursery / preschool 0% 4% 5.7%
K–12 91.7% 65.1% 65.8%
Kindergarten 0% 5.5% 4.7%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 25% 19.5% 18.9%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 50% 18.5% 20.2%
High School: Grades 9–12 16.7% 21.5% 21.9%
College or graduate school 8.3% 30.9% 28.6%
College, undergraduate 8.3% 24.7% 22.3%
Graduate, professional school 0% 6.2% 6.3%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 5.9% 42.5% 43.1%
School type
Public school 91.7% 84.8% 81.6%
Private school 8.3% 15.2% 18.4%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

159
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college no degree
28.3%
Associates degree
1.3%
Bachelors degree
5%
Graduate or professional degree
36.5%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
100% · 0%
9th-12th, no diploma
100% · 0%
HS graduate
88.1% · 11.9%
Some college no degree
44.4% · 55.6%
Associates degree
100% · 0%
Bachelors degree
0% · 100%
Graduate or professional degree
0% · 100%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Population (25+) 159 126,457 723,044
Less than 9th grade 1.3% 3.1% 3%
9th–12th, no diploma 1.3% 5.9% 5.3%
High school diploma or GED 26.4% 33.8% 28.8%
Some college, no degree 28.3% 20.8% 18.8%
Associate's degree 1.3% 8.8% 8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 41.5% 27.5% 35.8%
Bachelor's degree 5% 16.4% 20.4%
Graduate or professional 36.5% 11.1% 15.3%
High School or higher 97.5% 91% 91.7%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$—
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for Farmington due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
0%
HS graduate
0%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings and poverty rates for Farmington due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $— $49,387 $53,037
Less than high school graduate $— $40,217 $35,002
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $40,739 $40,675
Some college or associate's degree $— $46,802 $47,864
Bachelor's degree $— $53,831 $68,176
Graduate or professional degree $— $76,163 $87,287
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 0% 23.8% 20.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 0% 9.2% 11.6%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 10.6% 8.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 3.7% 4%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

181
residents 16 years and over
Farmington 181
Kent County 150,123
Delaware 835,110

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
42.5%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Farmington 42.5%
Kent County 56.7%
Delaware 58.4%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

45.8
years ∙ half are younger than 45.8, half older
Farmington
45.8
Kent County
39
Delaware
40.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

33.3% male
Male 33.3%
Female 66.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Farmington 66.7
Kent County 49.6
Delaware 49.2

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Farmington
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Total labor force 135 93,050 518,257
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 4.9% 4.2%
20 to 24 years 4.4% 10.5% 9%
25 to 29 years 22.2% 11.2% 10.1%
30 to 34 years 2.2% 11.4% 11.4%
35 to 44 years 18.5% 21.7% 20.5%
45 to 54 years 46.7% 18.9% 19.2%
55 to 59 years 1.5% 8.7% 9.8%
60 to 64 years 3% 6.8% 8.3%
65 to 74 years 1.5% 4.8% 6.2%
75 years and over 0% 1% 1.2%
Gender composition
Male 33.3% 50.4% 50.8%
Female 66.7% 49.6% 49.2%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

74.6%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Farmington
74.6%
Kent County
62%
Delaware
62.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

61.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
83.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Farmington 83.3%
Kent County 58.3%
Delaware 58.6%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Farmington
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Farmington Kent County Delaware
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 0% 41.9% 41.8%
20 to 24 years 35.3% 76.7% 77.7%
25 to 29 years 100% 87.2% 85.5%
30 to 34 years 100% 84.4% 87.3%
35 to 44 years 100% 87.8% 85.5%
45 to 54 years 92.6% 85% 85.3%
55 to 59 years 100% 72% 76.3%
60 to 64 years 20% 50.3% 56.8%
65 to 74 years 22.2% 21.9% 25.2%
75 years and over 0% 6.7% 7.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 61.6% 66.1% 65.8%
Female 83.3% 58.3% 58.6%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 66.7% 59.5% 58.5%
Black or African American 83.5% 64% 67.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 66.2% 69.3%
Asian —% 59.2% 67.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 59% 76.1%
Some Other Race —% 71.9% 71.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 71.5% 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 73.3% 72.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

43%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Farmington
43%
Kent County
5.8%
Delaware
5.1%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
64.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Farmington 0%
Kent County 6.3%
Delaware 5.1%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Farmington
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Farmington Kent County Delaware
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 17.7% 11.6%
20 to 24 years 0% 10.6% 11.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 5.9% 5.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 7.7% 5%
35 to 44 years 0% 3.6% 3.5%
45 to 54 years 92.1% 3.3% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 3% 2.6%
60 to 64 years 0% 3.3% 4.4%
65 to 74 years 0% 3.6% 3.1%
75 years and over —% 21.3% 7.2%
By gender
Male 0% 6.3% 5.1%
Female 64.4% 5.3% 5.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 5% 4.4%
Black or African American 81.7% 7.8% 6.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 3.4% 3.8%
Asian —% 9.9% 5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 80.6% 18.5%
Some Other Race —% 3.1% 5.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 3.6% 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 3.2% 5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

77
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Farmington 77
Kent County 85,181
Delaware 487,985
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

55%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Farmington 55%
Kent County 72%
Delaware 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Farmington, DE workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 3 workers
are employed in Government
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Government 35.1%
Manufacturing 16.9%
Transportation and warehousing 16.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 28.9% of 45 employed male workers
Female
Government employs the most women — 62.5% of 32 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Farmington
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Total employed population 77 85,181 487,985
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.9% 0.8%
Mining and logging 1.3% 0% 0.1%
Construction 3.9% 7.3% 7.1%
Manufacturing 16.9% 7.6% 7.5%
Wholesale trade 0% 1.8% 1.7%
Retail trade 6.5% 12.5% 11.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 16.9% 5.6% 5.5%
Utilities 0% 0.9% 0.7%
Information 5.2% 0.8% 1%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 5.2% 4.1% 7.8%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.3% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 1.3% 4.7% 6.9%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 0% 3.4% 4.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 10.3% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 6.5% 15.6% 15.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.3% 2.5% 2%
Accommodation and food services 0% 6.9% 6.4%
Other services 0% 3.9% 4%
Government 35.1% 9.6% 5.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

54.5% Private
Government 35.1%
Private Employment 54.5%
Self Employed 10.4%
Private employment (%)
Farmington 54.5%
Kent County 69.9%
Delaware 75.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

10.4%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 9.1%
Unincorporated business 1.3%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Farmington
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Private wage & salary 54.5% 69.9% 75.5%
For-profit company employees 53.2% 61.2% 65.7%
Not-for-profit employees 1.3% 8.7% 9.9%
Self-employed 10.4% 7.8% 8.8%
Incorporated business 9.1% 4.3% 4.2%
Unincorporated business 1.3% 3.3% 4.4%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 35.1% 22.3% 15.7%
Local government 2.6% 5.9% 5.1%
State government 32.5% 13.2% 8.1%
Federal government 0% 3.1% 2.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

2.6% WFH
Work from home 2.6%
Commute to work 97.4%
Working from home (%)
Farmington 2.6%
Kent County 8.7%
Delaware 15%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

24.1 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Farmington 24.1
Kent County 26.5
Delaware 26
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Farmington
Employed residents 16+.
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Total employed population 77 85,181 487,985
Worked from home 2.6% 8.7% 15%
Drove Alone 76.6% 77.5% 71.7%
Carpooled 3.9% 9.4% 7.8%
Public transportation 0% 1% 1.8%
Walked 0% 1.9% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 16.9% 1.4% 1.6%
Commuting population 75 78,335 409,187
Mean travel time (minutes) 24.1 26.5 26
Less than 5 minutes 0% 2.5% 2.3%
5 to 14 minutes 25.3% 26.3% 22.5%
15 to 29 minutes 29.3% 35.9% 40.9%
30 to 44 minutes 41.3% 16.7% 18.9%
45 to 59 minutes 4% 7.9% 7.7%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 7.7% 5.3%
90 minutes or more 0% 3% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$46,029
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Farmington $46,029
Kent County $55,071
Delaware $62,280
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

127 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Farmington 127¢
Kent County 83¢
Delaware 85¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Farmington, DE workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$46,324
Workers in Government report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Government $46,324
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Farmington due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $36,875 for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $46,912 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Farmington
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Median Earnings $46,029 $55,071 $62,280
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $60,027 $43,791
Mining and logging $— $— $78,000
Construction $— $55,886 $57,239
Manufacturing $— $60,954 $73,805
Wholesale trade $— $52,788 $70,951
Retail trade $— $42,356 $43,990
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $55,081 $56,068
Utilities $— $53,883 $89,013
Information $— $53,102 $81,159
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $66,059 $87,858
Real estate and leasing $— $41,701 $67,099
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $72,930 $94,572
Corporate management $— $132,527 $59,813
Administrative and waste services $— $50,585 $47,125
Education and health services
Educational services $— $61,055 $65,574
Health care and social assistance $— $58,593 $61,256
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $44,792 $47,339
Accommodation and food services $— $32,160 $35,960
Other services $— $42,750 $48,735
Government $46,324 $63,869 $69,025
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$48,125
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $48,125
Own incorporated business $30,938
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Farmington due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $37,500, compared to $36,875 for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $46,912 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Farmington
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $48,125 $51,045 $61,332
Not-for-profit employees $— $58,996 $65,854
Self-employed
Incorporated business $30,938 $63,478 $72,975
Unincorporated business $— $51,937 $46,159
Government
Local government $— $60,689 $64,334
State government $— $59,941 $60,897
Federal government $— $75,281 $87,565
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Farmington, DE workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$38,750
Workers in Office and administrative support occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Office and administrative support $38,750
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Farmington due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Office and administrative support occupations earn the highest median earnings — $38,750 versus $36,875 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $46,912 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Farmington
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Median earnings(Total) $46,029 $55,071 $62,280
Management and business
Management $— $80,239 $92,120
Business and finance $— $64,182 $83,228
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $75,498 $97,072
Architecture and engineering $— $89,250 $105,503
Sciences $— $52,273 $82,241
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $58,281 $58,201
Legal $— $75,757 $103,305
Education, Training and Library $— $57,450 $61,798
Arts, design and media $— $59,345 $68,324
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $76,350 $91,358
Health technicians $— $59,187 $63,488
Healthcare support $— $39,778 $39,100
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $60,668 $51,277
Law enforcement $— $72,432 $81,762
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $30,727 $31,877
Building and grounds cleaning $— $37,581 $38,102
Personal care and service $— $49,070 $37,788
Sales and office
Sales $— $47,083 $58,930
Office and Administrative Support $38,750 $45,675 $49,043
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $37,202 $39,167
Construction and extraction $— $53,497 $52,151
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $60,088 $61,563
Production and transportation
Production $— $50,021 $47,853
Transportation $— $53,570 $54,112
Material moving $— $40,535 $37,969
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$—
Median household income in Farmington
*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income for Farmington due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Median household income (USD)
Farmington
$—
Kent County
$74,477
Delaware
$84,954
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Farmington, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$21,958
Per capita income in Farmington
Per capita income (USD)
Farmington
$21,958
Kent County
$36,191
Delaware
$45,375
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Farmington, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$52,554
Average household income in Farmington
Avg household income (USD)
Farmington
$52,554
Kent County
$92,801
Delaware
$112,616
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Farmington, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$52,554
Mean household income
$—
Median household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish mean/median data for Farmington due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Mean-median gap (USD)
Farmington $—
Kent County $18,324
Delaware $27,662
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Farmington
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Farmington and peer geographies.
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Total households 107 71,424 402,038
Median household income $— $74,477 $84,954
Mean household income $52,554 $92,801 $112,616
Mean-median gap $— $18,324 $27,662
Family households 105 47,475 261,870
Median family income $— $93,815 $105,121
Mean family income $52,007 $108,343 $132,369
Mean-median gap $— $14,528 $27,248
Non-family households 2 23,949 140,168
Median non-family income $— $44,375 $50,924
Mean non-family income $— $56,781 $67,997
Mean-median gap $— $12,406 $17,073
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $21,958 $36,191 $45,375
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

100%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Farmington
100%
Kent County
74.3%
Delaware
74.7%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
7.5% of households (8) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,063
SSI (disability)
0% of households (0) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
4.7% of households (5) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.3% of households (10) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Farmington
Share of households receiving each income type
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Total households 107 71,424 402,038
Wage-based income
With earnings 100% 74% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 8% 38% 37%
Average social security income $21,063 $23,657 $27,237
Retirement income 62% 33% 32%
Average retirement income $4,127 $31,700 $36,430
SSI (Supplemental security) 0% 5% 5%
Average SSI income $— $12,123 $12,351
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 9% 14% 11%
Cash assistance 5% 4% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$—
Family households earn $—, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
* The Census Bureau did not publish family/non-family income data for Farmington due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$—
Family households
$—
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$—
Married-couple families earn $—, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
* The Census Bureau did not publish types of housing units for Farmington due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$—
Married-couple families
$—
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Farmington
Median household and family income by household size in Farmington, compared with peer geographies.
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Total households 107 71,424 402,038
Household income by size
1-person $— $41,632 $44,885
2-person $88,750 $79,835 $95,267
3-person $— $92,601 $112,390
4-person $34,250 $118,460 $124,673
5-person $— $124,961 $124,684
6-person $— $109,973 $118,983
7-person or more $— $124,506 $123,675
Total families 105 47,475 261,870
Family income by size
2-person $88,750 $77,521 $93,933
3-person $— $87,771 $107,477
4-person $— $116,071 $129,424
5-person $— $133,615 $128,250
6-person $— $108,668 $116,487
7-person or more $— $124,375 $115,213
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Farmington due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Farmington due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
66.3%
$50K - $100K
15.9%
$100K - $150K
17.8%
$150K - $200K
0%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

17.8%
of all households, 19 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Farmington 17.8%
Kent County 36.1%
Delaware 42.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Farmington
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Farmington, compared with peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish household income brackets data for Farmington due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Median household income $— $74,477 $84,954
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 0% 3.6% 4.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 3.4% 2.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% 5.8% 5.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 60.7% 6.6% 5.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 0.9% 12.4% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 5.6% 18.5% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.3% 13.5% 13.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.8% 19.4% 19%
$150,000 to $199,999 0% 10.4% 10.9%
$200,000 or more 0% 6.3% 12.4%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 65.4% 19.4% 17.8%
Share below $75,000 71.9% 50.3% 44.2%
Share above $100,000 17.8% 36.1% 42.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.33
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Farmington 0.33
Kent County 0.41
Delaware 0.45
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Farmington due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Farmington
$—
Kent County
$207,572
Delaware
$273,918
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Farmington
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $28,207 $35,841 $38,052
Lower 20% $29,129 $60,198 $67,569
Middle 20% $31,500 $92,900 $104,810
Upper 20% $87,300 $138,831 $161,962
Top 5% threshold $117,007 $212,387 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $19,851 $20,437
Lower 20% $— $47,705 $52,565
Middle 20% $— $75,113 $85,559
Upper 20% $— $113,765 $130,599
Top 20% $— $207,572 $273,918
Top 5% $— $325,554 $475,872
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 4.28% 3.63%
Lower 20% —% 10.28% 9.34%
Middle 20% —% 16.19% 15.19%
Upper 20% —% 24.52% 23.19%
Top 20% —% 44.73% 48.65%
Top 5% —% 17.54% 21.13%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Farmington due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 49 White households (45.8% of all households), the median household income is $85,750.
Black
Among the 58 Black or African American households (54.2% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Farmington
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Kent County and Delaware.
Farmington Kent County Delaware
All Residents $— $74,477 $84,954
White $85,750 $78,975 $91,757
Black or African American $— $65,880 $65,718
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $58,049 $62,648
Asian $— $65,372 $134,255
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $88,429
Some Other Race $— $59,744 $64,170
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $72,547 $73,897
Hispanic or Latino $— $82,321 $68,056
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

0%
0% of residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Farmington
0%
Kent County
10.6%
Delaware
10.4%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Farmington
0%
Kent County
2.5%
Delaware
1.9%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Farmington
0%
Kent County
14.8%
Delaware
15%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Farmington
0%
Kent County
8.6%
Delaware
7.6%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Farmington Kent County Delaware
Overall poverty rate 0% 10.6% 10.4%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 14.8% 15%
Under 5 years 0% 14.9% 16.9%
5 to 17 years 0% 14.8% 14.4%
18 to 64 years 0% 9.6% 9.8%
18 to 34 years 0% 10.2% 12.1%
35 to 64 years 0% 9.3% 8.6%
65 years and over 0% 8.6% 7.6%
Poverty by sex
Male 0% 9.3% 9.3%
Female 0% 11.9% 11.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 2.5% 1.9%
Worked part time or part year 0% 11.8% 12.6%
Did not work 0% 17% 16.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

0%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
0%
Family
0%
Nonfamily
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

0%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
0%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Farmington
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Farmington Kent County Delaware
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 7.9% 7.2%
Householder under 25 years 0% 31.9% 23.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 11.7% 11.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 4.9% 5.3%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4.3% 3.9%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 15.9% 15.8%
Householder under 25 years —% 7.7% 31.6%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 14.4% 10.1%
Householder 45 to 64 years —% 15.2% 17.6%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 18.2% 15.9%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
0% of White residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Farmington
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Farmington and peer geographies.
Farmington Kent County Delaware
All Residents 0% 10.6% 10.4%
White 0% 7.9% 7.5%
Black or African American 0% 15.2% 14.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 6.6% 28%
Asian —% 8.3% 7.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 7.6% 6.5%
Some Other Race —% 19.4% 20.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 14% 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 12.7% 18.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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