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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Farmingdale

New York · 8,022 residents · 1.094 sq mi
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Farmingdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $189,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,022
−4%vs 2000
vs 8,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,333 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 7,677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Farmingdale
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,667
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,411 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,270
−26%vs 2000
vs $27,492 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$189,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $196,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$740
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $929 in 2000
US average: $450
62.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.4% in 2000
38.0% rent
4.1
+21%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(7,700)
Black0.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(545)
Asian3.3%(265)
Other0.3%(28)
Diversity Score23.4%(1,877)
23
−39%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 22.1 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 Farmingdale, New York?

Farmingdale, New York has about 8,022 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Farmingdale, New York earns about $46,667 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 $189,100, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Farmingdale, New York?

About 26.2% 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 4.1% of people in 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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