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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Farmingdale

New York · 5,400 residents · 7.477 sq mi
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East Farmingdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value is $187,000. Households here earn about 57% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,400
+20%since 1990
from 4,510 in 1990
1990 – 2024
722 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 603 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+6%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024East Farmingdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,125
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,466
+53%since 1990
from $16,600 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$187,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $161,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,005
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $879 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
25.6% rent
2.7
−18%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,567)
Black15.7%(707)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(260)
Asian2.1%(96)
Diversity Score51.8%(2,337)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,624)
Black13.9%(750)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(687)
Asian4.1%(219)
Diversity Score61.3%(3,308)
61
+18%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Farmingdale, New York earns about $68,125 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 $187,000, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in East Farmingdale, New York?

About 21.8% 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 7.0% of people in East Farmingdale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Farmingdale, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Farmingdale, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 890 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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