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Farmington, MS

Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi.

Population

2,312

Land area

6.4sq mi

People per sq mi

362

ZIP codes

0

Farmington and its ZIP codes

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Farmington at a glance

  • Farmington is about 5.8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,151, close to the Mississippi median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,900 (23% below Mississippi) and median rent is $836 a month.

Local data for Farmington, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Farmington, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,151

Poverty rate

13.7%

Median home value

$129,900

Median rent

$836/mo

Homeownership

76.9%

Bachelor's or higher

21.6%

Median age

35.4

Average commute

19.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (318), Italian Americans (98), French Americans (69).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alcorn County. PPP loans are for Farmington.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,130

13,324 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,741

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$262M

FY 2026, $7,532 per person

Alcorn County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Farmington, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone90.4%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.8%

Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Farmington, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

401

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

59

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 30°F

58.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Farmington, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

16.8%

U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.3%

U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts

Cities near Farmington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GlenTown4.1 mi4.7
CorinthCity4.6 mi30.2
Michie, TNTown8.8 mi5.6
BiggersvilleCensus-designated place9.2 mi2
Guys, TNTown9.2 mi11.4
BurnsvilleTown9.4 mi4.8
JacintoCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
KossuthVillage12 mi1
RienziTown12 mi1
Childers Hill, TNCensus-designated place13 mi1.2
Counce, TNCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
Chewalla, TNCensus-designated place13 mi1.3
Eastview, TNTown13 mi5.1
Shiloh, TNCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
Ramer, TNCity14 mi1.8
IukaCity16 mi9.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Farmington, MS in?
Farmington is in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Farmington, MS?
About 2,312 people live in Farmington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Farmington?
Nearby places include Glen (4.1 mi), Corinth (4.6 mi), Michie, TN (8.8 mi), Biggersville (9.2 mi), Guys, TN (9.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023