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Farmingdale

New York · 8,584 residents (2025 est.) · 1.094 sq mi
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Farmingdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $559,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,474
+1%since 2000
from 8,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,746 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 7,677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+15%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,584 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Farmingdale
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,980
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,411 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,383
+149%since 2000
from $27,492 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−4%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$559,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,520
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $929 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+35%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(6,789)
Black1.4%(116)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,056)
Asian3.7%(311)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(3,239)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(6,196)
Black2.8%(240)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(1,423)
Asian5.6%(478)
Other1.6%(137)
Diversity Score54.1%(4,586)
Diversity Score
54
+40%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 83.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmingdale, New York?

Farmingdale, New York has about 8,474 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Farmingdale, New York earns about $122,980 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmingdale, New York expensive?

In Farmingdale, New York, the median home is worth about $559,700, and the typical rent is about $2,520 a month.

How educated are people in Farmingdale, New York?

About 52.7% of adults age 25 and over in Farmingdale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmingdale, New York?

About 5.2% of people in Farmingdale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmingdale, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmingdale, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 452 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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