Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Farmingdale, NJ

Farmingdale, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,449population

36.7median age

This community is a community of 1,449 with a median age of 36.7. The population is predominantly White (84.3%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.9%). Median household income is $89,327. 96.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 55.5%, with a median home value of $427,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.3%1,222

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%143

Two or More

3%44

Black

2.3%33

Asian

0.3%5

Other

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%25

High School Diploma

25.5%232

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%81

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%101

Associate's Degree

9.8%89

Bachelor's Degree

30.5%277

Master's Degree

5.2%47

Professional Degree

2.1%19

Doctorate

0.6%5

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

38.3%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

$427,300median home value

$1,648median rent

55.5%homeownership

596total units

1.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 55.5%

Renter 44.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%4

$200K–$300K

16.8%55

$300K–$500K

53.5%175

$500K–$1M

27.5%90

$1M+

0.9%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

120

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%4

2010–2019

5.9%35

2000–2009

2.5%15

1990–1999

1.2%7

1980–1989

11.7%70

1970–1979

32.9%196

1960–1969

5%30

1950–1959

21.3%127

1940–1949

4.9%29

1939 or earlier

13.9%83

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.2%484

Electricity

14.1%83

Fuel Oil

3.4%20

Wood

0.3%2

Household Economyi

$89,327median household income

$43,538per capita income

5.7%poverty rate

11.1%unemployment

799labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%31

$15K–$20K

3.2%19

$20K–$25K

5.3%31

$25K–$30K

3.4%20

$30K–$35K

2.5%15

$35K–$40K

2.7%16

$40K–$45K

1.2%7

$50K–$60K

1.2%7

$60K–$75K

21.4%126

$75K–$100K

6.8%40

$100K–$125K

18.5%109

$125K–$150K

5.8%34

$150K–$200K

11.9%70

$200K+

10.9%64

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$758/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes84% occupied$758/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,327/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

60%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

33%

Low income$45K–$71K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

87% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

342.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

700

Avg. Commutei

24.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

708

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

85(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured