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Farley

Iowa · 1,766 residents · 1.62 sq mi
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Farley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,024. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,900. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,766
+32%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 823 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+4%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Farley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,024
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,759
+114%since 2000
from $17,186 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,683)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(62)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.1%(37)
Diversity Score14.3%(252)
Diversity Score
14
+265%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farley, Iowa?

Farley, Iowa has about 1,766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farley, Iowa?

The typical household in Farley, Iowa earns about $85,024 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 $168,900, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Farley, Iowa?

About 19.5% 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 6.7% 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 412 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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