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Farragut

Iowa · 481 residents (2025 est.) · 0.401 sq mi
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Farragut has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,688. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,100. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
413
−19%since 2000
from 509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,030 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+15%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:481 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3704485276056831990201020202024Farragut
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,688
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,874
+163%since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+16%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(18)
Diversity Score12.7%(53)
Diversity Score
13
+189%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+26.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farragut, Iowa?

Farragut, Iowa has about 413 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farragut, Iowa?

The typical household in Farragut, Iowa earns about $54,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farragut, Iowa expensive?

In Farragut, Iowa, the median home is worth about $112,100, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Farragut, Iowa?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Farragut, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farragut, Iowa?

About 10.7% of people in Farragut, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farragut, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Farragut, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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