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Farmington

Iowa · 579 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 $45,313. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
−23%since 2000
from 756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,253 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+13%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4615977348701K1990201020202024Farmington
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,153
+78%since 2000
from $13,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,100
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(535)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score7.8%(45)
Diversity Score
8
+678%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmington, Iowa?

Farmington, Iowa has about 579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmington, Iowa?

The typical household in Farmington, Iowa earns about $45,313 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 $42,100, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Farmington, Iowa?

About 12.5% 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 13.0% 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 96 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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