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Farmersburg

Iowa · 271 residents · 0.407 sq mi
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Farmersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,758. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,600. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−10%since 2000
from 300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2342783223664101990201020202024Farmersburg
2024375
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,758
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,747
+60%since 2000
from $14,796 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(250)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(10)
Diversity Score14.5%(39)
Diversity Score
15
+254%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+269%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmersburg, Iowa?

Farmersburg, Iowa has about 271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmersburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Farmersburg, Iowa earns about $41,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmersburg, Iowa expensive?

In Farmersburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $67,600, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Farmersburg, Iowa?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Farmersburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmersburg, Iowa?

About 23.0% of people in Farmersburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmersburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmersburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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