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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Farmingdale

New York · 8,399 residents · 1.094 sq mi
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Farmingdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,411. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $196,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,399
+5%since 1990
from 8,022 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,677 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 7,333 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+13%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Farmingdale
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,411
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,492
+36%since 1990
from $20,270 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$196,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$929
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $740 in 1990
US average: $602
60.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
39.6% rent
3.4
−17%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(7,700)
Black0.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(545)
Asian3.3%(265)
Diversity Score23.4%(1,877)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(6,789)
Black1.4%(116)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,056)
Asian3.7%(311)
Diversity Score38.6%(3,239)
39
+65%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 23.7 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 Farmingdale, New York?

Farmingdale, New York has about 8,399 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Farmingdale, New York earns about $58,411 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 $196,300, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Farmingdale, New York?

About 29.0% 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 5.6% 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 377 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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