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Farnhamville

Iowa · 383 residents · 0.659 sq mi
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Farnhamville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,694. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
383
−11%since 2000
from 430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
−9%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2843313794264731990201020202024Farnhamville
2024386
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,694
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,285
−2%since 2000
from $21,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(341)
Black2.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score11.2%(43)
Diversity Score
11
+536%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+24.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farnhamville, Iowa?

Farnhamville, Iowa has about 383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farnhamville, Iowa?

The typical household in Farnhamville, Iowa earns about $45,694 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Farnhamville, Iowa?

About 10.5% 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 16.9% 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 23 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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