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Farmington

Iowa · 675 residents · 0.462 sq mi
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Farmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,706. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,000. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

675
−11%vs 2000
vs 756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,461 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.2
+5%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4615977348701K1990201020202024Farmington
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,706
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,354 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,941
−27%vs 2000
vs $13,591 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$241
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $310 in 2000
US average: $450
70.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.1% in 2000
30.0% rent
1.2
−15%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(747)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(8)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
0
−63%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.0%
−14.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Farmington, Iowa?

Farmington, Iowa has about 675 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Iowa?

The typical household in Farmington, Iowa earns about $19,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmington, Iowa expensive?

In Farmington, Iowa, the median home is worth about $24,000, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Iowa?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Farmington, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmington, Iowa?

About 14.2% of people in Farmington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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