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Farmington

Iowa · 664 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 $34,444. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
664
−12%since 2000
from 756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,437 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4615977348701K1990201020202024Farmington
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,444
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,354 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,964
+32%since 2000
from $13,591 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−3%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(640)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(14)
Diversity Score10.7%(71)
Diversity Score
11
+977%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Iowa?

Farmington, Iowa has about 664 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Iowa?

The typical household in Farmington, Iowa earns about $34,444 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 $47,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Iowa?

About 8.5% 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 20.5% of people in Farmington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmington, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmington, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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