Farmington, Washington facts for kids
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Location of Farmington, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman |
| First Settled | 1871 |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Estimate
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135 |
| • Density | 419.89/sq mi (162.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
99104, 99128
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-23340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1531452 |
Farmington is a small town located in Whitman County, Washington, in the United States. In 2020, about 131 people lived there.
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History of Farmington
Farmington was first settled in 1871. The town was officially planned out in 1878. It became an official town in 1888.
At one point, between 1900 and 1930, Farmington had nearly 500 people. However, as farming methods changed and fewer workers were needed, the town's population slowly became smaller. Today, it is a quiet community. The town was originally called Pine Creek before it became Farmington.
Geography of Farmington
Farmington is located at a specific spot on the map: 47.090501 degrees North and 117.046505 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact location in the world.
The town covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population Changes in Farmington
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 76 | — | |
| 1890 | 418 | 450.0% | |
| 1900 | 434 | 3.8% | |
| 1910 | 489 | 12.7% | |
| 1920 | 479 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 344 | −28.2% | |
| 1940 | 341 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 239 | −29.9% | |
| 1960 | 176 | −26.4% | |
| 1970 | 140 | −20.5% | |
| 1980 | 176 | 25.7% | |
| 1990 | 126 | −28.4% | |
| 2000 | 153 | 21.4% | |
| 2010 | 146 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −10.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 135 | −7.5% | |
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Farmington's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 United States census, 146 people lived in Farmington. There were 54 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households (41) were families.
The average household had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.2 people. The median age of people in Farmington was 42.3 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Farmington (Washington) para niños
