Farmersburg, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 375, Farmersburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Farmersburg is a small community located in Iowa, within Clayton County. The total population is 375. It ranks as the 552nd most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Farmersburg is 30.9 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 32.8% of the population under 18, Farmersburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Farmersburg is $51,667. This is 31% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $78,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Farmersburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Farmersburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.

Education

3.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Farmersburg, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.