Farmville is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Farmville to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.
The education level of Farmville citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 30.12% of adults in Farmville have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Farmville in 2022 was $19,935, which is low income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $79,740 for a family of four. However, Farmville contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Farmville is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Farmville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Farmville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Farmville include German, Irish, English, Italian, and African.
The most common language spoken in Farmville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
