City · Iowa
Farnhamville, Iowa
Farnhamville, city, in Calhoun County, Iowa. Farnhamville had 358 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 383 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 386 (±109). GEOID 1926940.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
358
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 383 · ACS 2020-2024: 386 ±109
Median household income
$57,188
±$14,006 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$72,300
±$8,802 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
not published
Iowa: $972
Where is Farnhamville and what county is it in?
Farnhamville is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa. It covers 0.7 square miles of land, 581 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | 383 | 100.0% |
| Webster County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Farnhamville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 358 people lived in Farnhamville on July 1, 2025, down 6.0% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 383 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 386 (±109).
| Measure | Farnhamville | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 386 ±109 | 9,803 | no clear change |
| Households | 171 ±40 | 3,993 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.37 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 178 ±41 | 4,798 | no clear change |
Farnhamville's population since 2000
From 430 in 2000 to 358 in 2025: down 16.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Farnhamville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Farnhamville?
The median resident of Farnhamville is 40.0 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.5%.
| Measure | Farnhamville | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±9.9 | 42.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.7% ±7.9 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1% ±9.1 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Male | 53.6% ±6.3 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.0% ±7.3 pts | 91.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±6.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±2.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3% ±6.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3% ±3.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9% ±8.2 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2% ±2.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5% ±5.0 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±3.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.6% ±5.0 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Farnhamville earn?
Half of Farnhamville's 171 households earn less than $57,188 a year (±$14,006), against $64,964 in Calhoun County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $57,433 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Farnhamville | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,188 ±$14,006 | $64,964 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,673 ±$11,667 | $88,729 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,483 ±$5,962 | $37,315 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2% ±7.5 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.6% ±12.3 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4% ±7.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±4.3 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5% ±7.8 pts | 87.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Farnhamville?
Owners occupy 81.9% of Farnhamville's occupied homes and renters 18.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $72,300 by its owner (±$8,802).
| Measure | Farnhamville | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $72,300 ±$8,802 | $118,800 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±35.8 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $914 ±$109 | $1,093 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.9% ±9.7 pts | 80.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.1% ±9.7 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Housing units | 178 ±41 | 4,798 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±46.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.4% ±8.2 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±13.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±13.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.7% ±7.9 pts | 33.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±2.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Farnhamville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Farnhamville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Farnhamville work and get to work?
79.6% of Farnhamville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes.
| Measure | Farnhamville | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1% ±9.2 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±1.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6% ±10.8 pts | 78.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±5.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±13.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 6.0% ±8.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6% ±4.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 min ±8.4 | 22.3 min | +10.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Farnhamville?
No census tract lies mostly in Farnhamville; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Calhoun County | 2,224 | $62,273 |
| Tract 103Webster County | 3,257 | $81,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Farnhamville) · Census block assignment files
How does Farnhamville compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Farnhamville is the 14,538th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 519th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Farnhamville is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 519th | 939 |
Farnhamville's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Farnhamville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Farnhamville?
22 of the 56 figures for Farnhamville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Farnhamville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Farnhamville.