Farmington: Demographics & People
Farmington's population stands at 201 people, in 107 households. Population shrank 7.8% from 218 (2022) to 201 (2024). Median age 45.2 years. (6.4y older than Kent County; 8.2y older than Delaware). Children under 18 are 12% of the population. Population is 56% White (non-Hispanic) and 42% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.49). 98% of households are family-led. County is gaining 4,137 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 1.9 people per household (vs Delaware avg 2.5).
- 2% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Delaware 41%).
- 22 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Delaware 70).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 7.8% from 218 (2022) to 201 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~185 (extrapolated at -3.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 166.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 181,851 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -7.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 218 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 201 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 201 people (vs Delaware 13,439) |
| Population Estimate | 166 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 45.2y is 6.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 12% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 45.2 years (vs Delaware 37.0y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 12.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 201 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 25 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 50.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 115.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 11 |
| Population under 18 | 25 |
| Median age | 45.2 years (vs Delaware 37.0y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 201 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.49 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 134 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 48.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 60.6% |
| Black population | 42.3% (vs Delaware 26.7%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.0% (vs Delaware 10.7%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 55.7% (vs Delaware 51.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 131 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 70 |
| Share born in this state | 65.2% |
| Share born in another state | 34.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 12,047 |
Households & Family Composition
107 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 98% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 107 families, 14% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 107 |
| Married couples with children | 15 |
| Average household size | 1.98 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 7.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2 |
| Family households | 105 households (vs Delaware 3,428) |
| Households that are families | 98.1% (vs Delaware 58.6%) |
| Total households | 107 households (vs Delaware 5,560) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 14.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 4,137 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 173,087 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 168,950 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 4,137 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 25 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | at-large |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | DE-AL |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 10001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Kent |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 15.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 13.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 16.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 10001 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Kent County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 7,347 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 10001 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Kent County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 69.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 59.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 49.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 180,786 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 12.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 201, shrinking, established, high crime, heritage: American/Italian |
| Town Summary · Population | 201 people (vs Delaware 13,439) |
| Town Summary · County | Kent County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade