Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Farmington, Wisconsin
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Location of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.9 sq mi (116.3 km2) |
| • Land | 44.0 sq mi (113.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,625 |
| • Density | 37.0/sq mi (14.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-25350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583192 |
| Website | http://www.farmingtontown.com |
Farmington is a town located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,625 people lived there.
Two smaller communities, East Farmington and Horse Creek, are also part of this town.
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Geography of Farmington
Farmington covers a total area of about 44.9 square miles (116.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 44.0 square miles (113.9 square kilometers), is land.
The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town is made up of lakes or rivers.
People of Farmington
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,625 people living in Farmington. There were 525 households, which means 525 homes where people lived. Out of these, 429 were families.
The population density was about 37 people for every square mile (14.3 people per square kilometer). There were 555 housing units in total.
Diversity in Farmington
Most of the people in Farmington were White, making up about 97.78% of the population. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents.
About 0.92% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Farmington had children. About 45.7% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most families, 71.4%, were married couples living together.
The people in Farmington were spread across different age groups. About 32.4% were under 18 years old. About 7.1% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Farmington was 34 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Farmington was $58,833. For families, the average income was $62,969.
The average income per person in the town was $20,974. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 2.5% of those under 18 and 9.6% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Farmington (condado de Polk, Wisconsin) para niños
