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Farmingdale

New Jersey · 1,587 residents · 0.52 sq mi
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Farmingdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,889. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $153,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,587
+9%since 1990
from 1,462 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,052 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,812 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+8%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Farmingdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,889
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,469 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,667
+27%since 1990
from $17,036 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,700
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $155,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $662 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
46.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−18%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,418)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(28)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score11.7%(171)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,458)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(61)
Asian2.3%(37)
Diversity Score17.5%(277)
Diversity Score
17
+49%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmingdale, New Jersey?

Farmingdale, New Jersey has about 1,587 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Farmingdale, New Jersey earns about $48,889 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 $153,700, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Farmingdale, New Jersey?

About 19.0% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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