Farmington Nation's No. 1 Shrinking City?
According to USA Today it is
> Population growth (2010-2015): -8.76%
> Total population: 118,737
> Per capita income: $36,197
> Unemployment rate: 7.8%
Farmington’s population shrank by 8.8% over the last five years, faster than any other metro in the country. As is common in the nation’s shrinking cities, Farmington has a relatively high violent crime rate and relatively low incomes. There are approximately 535 violent crimes per 100,000 area residents, well above the national rate of 366 incidents per 100,000 people. The area’s annual per capita income of $36,197 is also well below the $47,615 income of the average American.
According to USA Today it is
> Population growth (2010-2015): -8.76%
> Total population: 118,737
> Per capita income: $36,197
> Unemployment rate: 7.8%
Farmington’s population shrank by 8.8% over the last five years, faster than any other metro in the country. As is common in the nation’s shrinking cities, Farmington has a relatively high violent crime rate and relatively low incomes. There are approximately 535 violent crimes per 100,000 area residents, well above the national rate of 366 incidents per 100,000 people. The area’s annual per capita income of $36,197 is also well below the $47,615 income of the average American.
