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Farmingdale

Maine · 2,064 residents · 2.377 sq mi
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Farmingdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,200. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,064
+7%since 2000
from 1,935 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
868 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 859 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+19%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Farmingdale
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(96)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(106)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(124)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(153)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(117)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(217)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.2%(190)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.2%(313)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(322)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.1%(249)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(164)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,006
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,240 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,212
+128%since 2000
from $18,948 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+6%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+39%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Farmingdale on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,866)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,943)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(121)
Diversity Score
14
+4%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English24.4%(504)
French Canadian21.7%(447)
Irish20.3%(418)
French13.2%(272)
Armenian8.5%(176)
American6.3%(130)
German5%(103)
Arab3.9%(81)
Lebanese3.9%(81)
Italian3.4%(71)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(56)
Scottish2.6%(53)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh2.5%(52)
Brazilian2%(41)
Polish1.8%(37)
Dutch1.1%(22)
Slovak0.7%(14)
Danish0.6%(12)
Norwegian0.4%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Armenian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+100%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 79.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(213)
Married60%(449)
Widowed0.5%(4)
Divorced11%(82)
Women 15+
Never married32.1%(318)
Married46.2%(457)
Widowed4.5%(45)
Divorced17.2%(170)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmingdale, Maine?

Farmingdale, Maine has about 2,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmingdale, Maine?

The typical household in Farmingdale, Maine earns about $62,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmingdale, Maine expensive?

In Farmingdale, Maine, the median home is worth about $239,200, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Farmingdale, Maine?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Farmingdale, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmingdale, Maine?

About 16.8% of people in Farmingdale, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmingdale, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmingdale, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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