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Farmingdale

Maine · 1,970 residents · 2.377 sq mi
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Farmingdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,970
+2%since 2000
from 1,935 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
829 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 814 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+7%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Farmingdale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,844
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,240 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,403
+29%since 2000
from $18,948 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration18.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$462
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,866)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,859)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other2.5%(50)
Diversity Score15%(296)
Diversity Score
15
+177%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmingdale, Maine?

Farmingdale, Maine has about 1,970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmingdale, Maine?

The typical household in Farmingdale, Maine earns about $44,844 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 $152,800, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Farmingdale, Maine?

About 18.9% 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 19.9% 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 192 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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