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Farmington

Iowa · 756 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 $26,354. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $37,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

756
+12%since 1990
from 675 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,636 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,461 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
−5%since 1990
from 42.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4615977348701K1990201020202024Farmington
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,354
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,706 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,591
+37%since 1990
from $9,941 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$310
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
27.9% rent
1.4
+18%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(747)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1%(8)
1
+170%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−30%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Iowa?

Farmington, Iowa has about 756 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Iowa?

The typical household in Farmington, Iowa earns about $26,354 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 $37,800, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Iowa?

About 8.4% 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 12.8% of people in Farmington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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