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Farnham

New York · 382 residents · 1.207 sq mi
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Farnham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
+19%since 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2192913644365081990201020202024Farnham
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,949
+25%since 2000
from $14,386 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$344
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(304)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(338)
Black1.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score9.8%(38)
Diversity Score
10
+78%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farnham, New York?

Farnham, New York has about 382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Farnham, New York earns about $47,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farnham, New York expensive?

In Farnham, New York, the median home is worth about $69,500, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Farnham, New York?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Farnham, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farnham, New York?

About 7.2% of people in Farnham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farnham, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Farnham, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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