Farmington, California facts for kids
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Farmington
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Location in San Joaquin County and the state of California
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 Farmington, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  California |
| County | San Joaquin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.542 sq mi (6.584 km2) |
| • Land | 2.542 sq mi (6.584 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 67.66/sq mi (26.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95230
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-23630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656009 |
Farmington is a small community in San Joaquin County, California. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined for gathering census information. In 2020, about 172 people lived there. This number was a little lower than in 2010, when 207 people called Farmington home.
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History of Farmington
Farmington got its name because it was a farming area. This helped people tell it apart from places nearby that were known for mining.
Geography and Location
Farmington is located in California at coordinates 37°55′47″N 120°59′58″W / 37.92972°N 120.99944°W. It covers about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the CDP.
Surroundings of Farmington
To the east of Farmington, you'll find low, bare hills. Even farther east are the large Sierra Nevada mountains. Stockton East Creek flows along the southern edge of Farmington. It runs next to Highway 4 for a short distance.
Farmington in Movies
This area has been used as a filming location for movies! Stockton East Creek and other spots nearby appeared in the 1958 film The Big Country. Scenes for the 1974 movie Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry were also filmed here.
Population and People
The number of people living in Farmington has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 207 residents. By 2020, the population was 172.
Who Lives in Farmington?
In 2010, most of the people living in Farmington were White (about 79%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 20% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, there were 79 households in Farmington. A household is like a home where people live together. Many of these households (about 58%) were married couples. About 33% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.6 people.
Age Groups in Farmington
The population in 2010 included people of all ages. About 22% were under 18 years old. Around 35% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 13% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age was about 44 years.
See also
In Spanish: Farmington (California) para niños
