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Farley

Iowa · 1,537 residents · 1.62 sq mi
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Farley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,795. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,537
+15%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 823 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+4%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Farley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,795
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,201
+29%since 2000
from $17,186 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,308)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,515)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(50)
Diversity Score10.1%(155)
Diversity Score
10
+158%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farley, Iowa?

Farley, Iowa has about 1,537 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farley, Iowa?

The typical household in Farley, Iowa earns about $60,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farley, Iowa expensive?

In Farley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $117,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Farley, Iowa?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Farley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farley, Iowa?

About 2.8% of people in Farley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Farley, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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