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Farmington, Wisconsin
Town hall
Town hall
Location of Farmington, Wisconsin
Location of Farmington, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Jefferson
Area
 • Total 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km2)
 • Land 35.0 sq mi (90.6 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
817 ft (249 m)
Population
 • Total 1,380
 • Density 39.32/sq mi (15.18/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 55-25300
GNIS feature ID 1583190

Farmington is a town located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,380 people lived here. It is a quiet place in the beautiful state of Wisconsin.

Exploring Farmington's Land

Town of Farmington Jefferson County Wisconsin Looking north at intersection of County D and County B
The intersection of County D and B in rural Farmington during winter.

Farmington covers a total area of about 90.9 square kilometers (35.1 square miles). Most of this area, around 90.6 square kilometers (35.0 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.

Who Lives in Farmington?

Population and Homes

In 2000, there were about 1,498 people living in Farmington. These people lived in 541 different homes, and 441 of these were families. This means that for every square mile, there were about 41.8 people.

Community Life

Many homes in Farmington had children under 18 living there. Most of the households were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband present. A smaller number of homes were made up of individuals living alone, including some who were 65 years or older.

Age Groups in Farmington

The people in Farmington are spread across different age groups.

  • About 26.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • Around 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • The largest group, 30.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • Around 10.7% of the residents were 65 years or older.

The average age in Farmington was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 104.6 males.

Earning a Living

In 2000, the average income for a household in Farmington was about $46,875 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $57,500 per year. On average, males earned more than females. The income per person in the town was about $20,077. A small number of families and individuals lived with lower incomes.

See also

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