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Farmingdale

New Jersey · 1,504 residents · 0.52 sq mi
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Farmingdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,917. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $298,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,504
−5%since 2000
from 1,587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,892 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+12%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Farmingdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,917
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,185
+62%since 2000
from $21,667 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,179
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $780 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
51.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+22%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,148)
Black5.3%(80)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(167)
Asian2.7%(40)
Other2%(30)
Diversity Score46.1%(693)
Diversity Score
46
+164%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmingdale, New Jersey?

Farmingdale, New Jersey has about 1,504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Farmingdale, New Jersey earns about $77,917 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 $298,500, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Farmingdale, New Jersey?

About 30.3% 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 7.1% 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 42 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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