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Farley

Missouri · 259 residents (2025 est.) · 1.156 sq mi
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Farley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,375. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $233,900. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
+37%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.6
+32%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:259 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1802563324084841990201020202024Farley
2024309
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,406 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,667
+110%since 2000
from $25,118 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
+16%since 2010
from 0.266 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian5.2%(16)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score21.2%(65)
Diversity Score
21
+387%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+92%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
44.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+27.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farley, Missouri?

Farley, Missouri has about 309 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farley, Missouri?

The typical household in Farley, Missouri earns about $124,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farley, Missouri expensive?

In Farley, Missouri, the median home is worth about $233,900, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Farley, Missouri?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Farley, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farley, Missouri?

About 4.3% of people in Farley, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farley, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Farley, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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