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Farnhamville

Iowa · 358 residents (2025 est.) · 0.659 sq mi
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Farnhamville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,188. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
386
−10%since 2000
from 430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−8%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:358 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2843313794264731990201020202024Farnhamville
2024386
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,188
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,483
+41%since 2000
from $21,619 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+60%since 2010
from 0.251 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(332)
Black7.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(25)
Diversity Score31.3%(121)
Diversity Score
31
+1682%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+102%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farnhamville, Iowa?

Farnhamville, Iowa has about 386 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farnhamville, Iowa?

The typical household in Farnhamville, Iowa earns about $57,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farnhamville, Iowa expensive?

In Farnhamville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $72,300.

How educated are people in Farnhamville, Iowa?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Farnhamville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farnhamville, Iowa?

About 16.2% of people in Farnhamville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farnhamville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Farnhamville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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