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Farmingdale

New Jersey · 1,502 residents (2025 est.) · 0.52 sq mi
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Farmingdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,327. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $427,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,449
−9%since 2000
from 1,587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,787 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 3,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+6%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,502 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Farmingdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,327
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,889 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,538
+101%since 2000
from $21,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+18%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$427,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,648
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $780 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+52%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,458)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(61)
Asian2.3%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(277)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,222)
Black2.3%(33)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(143)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other3.2%(46)
Diversity Score34.7%(503)
Diversity Score
35
+99%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmingdale, New Jersey?

Farmingdale, New Jersey has about 1,449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmingdale, New Jersey?

The typical household in Farmingdale, New Jersey earns about $89,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmingdale, New Jersey expensive?

In Farmingdale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $427,300, and the typical rent is about $1,648 a month.

How educated are people in Farmingdale, New Jersey?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Farmingdale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmingdale, New Jersey?

About 5.7% of people in Farmingdale, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmingdale, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmingdale, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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