Farmington, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 12,365 people, 4,169 households, and 3,255 families residing in the city. The population density
was 986.0 people per square mile (380.7/km²). There were 4,233 housing units at an average density of 337.5 per square mile (130.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.62% Caucasian. 0.74% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races
, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.
There were 4,169 households out of which 51.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples
living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.35.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 41.5% from 25 to 44, 12.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $61,864, and the median income for a family was $65,380. Males had a median income of $42,796 versus $30,373 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $22,281. About 1.3% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
mascot is Pouncer the Tiger and school colors are orange and black, with silver occasionally included.
, represented by John Kline
, a Republican
, scoring 2.8% progressive
on a range of issues and 88% conservative based on 2006 House
votes. Farmington is represented in the Minnesota Senate
by District 36 Senator Dave Thompson
, and in the Minnesota House by District 36B Representative Pat Garofalo
.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 12,365 people, 4,169 households, and 3,255 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 986.0 people per square mile (380.7/km²). There were 4,233 housing units at an average density of 337.5 per square mile (130.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.62% Caucasian. 0.74% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.
There were 4,169 households out of which 51.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.35.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 41.5% from 25 to 44, 12.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $61,864, and the median income for a family was $65,380. Males had a median income of $42,796 versus $30,373 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $22,281. About 1.3% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Farmington schools currently enroll approximately 5,000 students. The district range includes the cities of Farmington and the east portion of Lakeville, and the Townships of Castle Rock, Empire, and Eureka. The Farmington Senior High SchoolFarmington Senior High School (Minnesota)
Farmington Senior High School is a public high school located in Farmington, Minnesota. It is part of Farmington Area Public Schools....
mascot is Pouncer the Tiger and school colors are orange and black, with silver occasionally included.
Politics
Farmington is located in Minnesota's 2nd congressional districtMinnesota's 2nd congressional district
Minnesota’s 2nd congressional district covers the south Twin Cities metro area and contains all of Carver, Scott, Le Sueur, Goodhue and Rice Counties. It also contains most of Dakota County and south Washington County including the cities of Cottage Grove and the southern part of Woodbury...
, represented by John Kline
John Kline (politician)
John Paul Kline is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. The district includes most of the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities, including Apple Valley, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville and Eagan. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:Kline was born...
, a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, scoring 2.8% progressive
Progressivism
Progressivism is an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes. Progressivism is often viewed by some conservatives, constitutionalists, and libertarians to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies.The...
on a range of issues and 88% conservative based on 2006 House
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
votes. Farmington is represented in the Minnesota Senate
Minnesota Senate
The Minnesota Senate is the upper house in the Minnesota Legislature. There are 67 members, half as many as are in the Minnesota House of Representatives. In terms of membership, it is the largest upper house of any state legislature. Each Senate district in the state includes an A and B House...
by District 36 Senator Dave Thompson
Dave Thompson (radio host)
David A. "Dave" Thompson is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate who represents District 36, which includes portions of Dakota, Goodhue, Scott and Washington counties in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area...
, and in the Minnesota House by District 36B Representative Pat Garofalo
Pat Garofalo
Patrick Lee "Pat" Garofalo is Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 36B, which includes portions of Dakota and Goodhue counties in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area. A Republican, he is also a network engineer for Allianz...
.
Notable residents
- The late pornographic actress Colleen Applegate, also known as Shawna Grant, was from Farmington. She was a graduate of Farmington High School, and was a cheerleader there.