Farmingdale, NJ Demographics

A map of Farmingdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,222	1,148	84.3%	76.3%
Hispanic	143	167	9.9%	11.1%
Multiracial	44	67	3.0%	4.5%
Black	33	80	2.3%	5.3%
Asian	5	40	0.3%	2.7%
Native American/Other	2	2	0.1%	0.1%

Farmingdale, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,449, a decrease from the 1,504 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Farmingdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Farmingdale has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Farmingdale, that probability was 40.0% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Farmingdale is ranked the 516th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Farmingdale was ranked the 505th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Farmingdale's White Population

1,222 residents of Farmingdale, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Farmingdale is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Farmingdale ranks 336th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Farmingdale's population has increased from 76.3% to 84.3%.

Farmingdale is more White than neighboring Ramtown (72.3% White), Tinton Falls (77.1% White), and Lakewood (82.1% White). Farmingdale is less White than neighboring Allenwood (93.9% White), and East Freehold (88.8% White).

Farmingdale's Black Population

33 residents of Farmingdale, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Farmingdale is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Farmingdale ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Black residents' share of Farmingdale's population has decreased from 5.3% to 2.3%.

Farmingdale is more Black than neighboring Ramtown (1.3% Black), Allenwood (0% Black), East Freehold (0% Black), and Lakewood (1.7% Black). Farmingdale is less Black than neighboring Tinton Falls (4.7% Black).

Farmingdale's Asian Population

5 residents of Farmingdale, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Farmingdale is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Farmingdale ranks 391st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Asian residents' share of Farmingdale's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.3%.

Farmingdale is less Asian than neighboring Ramtown (3.2% Asian), Allenwood (1.5% Asian), East Freehold (2% Asian), Tinton Falls (4% Asian), and Lakewood (0.4% Asian).

Farmingdale's Hispanic Population

143 residents of Farmingdale, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Farmingdale is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Farmingdale ranks 290th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Farmingdale's population has decreased from 11.1% to 9.9%.

Farmingdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Allenwood (0% Hispanic), East Freehold (3.9% Hispanic), and Tinton Falls (8.9% Hispanic). Farmingdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Ramtown (20.5% Hispanic), and Lakewood (13.1% Hispanic).

Farmingdale's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Farmingdale, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Farmingdale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Farmingdale ranks 640th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Farmingdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Farmingdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ramtown (0% Native American/Other), Allenwood (0% Native American/Other), and East Freehold (0% Native American/Other). Farmingdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tinton Falls (0.3% Native American/Other), and Lakewood (0.8% Native American/Other).

Farmingdale's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Farmingdale, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Farmingdale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Farmingdale ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Farmingdale's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.0%.

Farmingdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Ramtown (2.8% Multiracial), and Lakewood (1.8% Multiracial). Farmingdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Allenwood (4.6% Multiracial), East Freehold (5.3% Multiracial), and Tinton Falls (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.