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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Farmingdale

New York · 4,510 residents · 7.477 sq mi
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East Farmingdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 890 residents. Median home value is $161,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,510
−16%vs 2000
vs 5,400 in 2000
1990 – 2024
603 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024East Farmingdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,125
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,600
−35%vs 2000
vs $25,466 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$161,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $187,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$879
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,005 in 2000
US average: $450
75.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
3.4
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,624)
Black13.9%(750)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(687)
Asian4.1%(219)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(3,308)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,567)
Black15.7%(707)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(260)
Asian2.1%(96)
Other3.1%(140)
Diversity Score51.8%(2,337)
52
−15%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Farmingdale, New York?

East Farmingdale, New York has about 4,510 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Farmingdale, New York?

The typical household in East Farmingdale, New York earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Farmingdale, New York expensive?

In East Farmingdale, New York, the median home is worth about $161,800, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in East Farmingdale, New York?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Farmingdale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Farmingdale, New York?

About 4.0% of people in East Farmingdale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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