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Farnham

New York · 381 residents · 1.207 sq mi
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Farnham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
381
+18%since 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2192913644365081990201020202024Farnham
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,298
+76%since 2000
from $14,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(350)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other9.8%(37)
Diversity Score27.3%(104)
Diversity Score
27
+394%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farnham, New York?

Farnham, New York has about 381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Farnham, New York earns about $53,750 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 $115,400, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Farnham, New York?

About 18.4% 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 13.6% 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 34 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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