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Farmington, Mississippi, in Alcorn county, is 51 miles SE of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 91 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 1,810.
In Farmington, about 67% of adults are married. Farmington is considered a town for married couples and families.
Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Farmington had a median family income of $41,696. Farmington is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Farmington finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.
About 78% of housing units in Farmington are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.
In Farmington, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Farmington. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Farmington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Farmington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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