Farmington, Iowa facts for kids
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Farmington, Iowa
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| Nickname(s):
Farmtown
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| Motto(s):
"Oldest Village in Van Buren County"
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Location of Farmington, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Van Buren |
| Founded | 1839 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 579 |
| • Density | 1,253.25/sq mi (483.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52626
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-26895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394748 |
| Website | Farmington, Iowa Website |
Farmington is a city in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 579 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Farmington was laid out in 1839. It was named after Farmington, Connecticut. The town was incorporated on January 11, 1841.
Farmington has suffered from several major floods of the Des Moines River, most notably in 1993, when a "500-year-flood" caused major damage to the buildings near the river, including a one-block area bordered by Walnut, Second, and Third Streets. The houses in this block were subsequently razed, and the property was purchased by the City of Farmington to create "Wild Rose City Park."
Geography
Farmington is located on the left (east) bank of the Des Moines River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 585 | — |
| 1870 | 640 | +9.4% |
| 1880 | 781 | +22.0% |
| 1890 | 1,002 | +28.3% |
| 1900 | 1,332 | +32.9% |
| 1910 | 1,165 | −12.5% |
| 1920 | 1,086 | −6.8% |
| 1930 | 1,012 | −6.8% |
| 1940 | 968 | −4.3% |
| 1950 | 899 | −7.1% |
| 1960 | 902 | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 800 | −11.3% |
| 1980 | 869 | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 655 | −24.6% |
| 2000 | 756 | +15.4% |
| 2010 | 664 | −12.2% |
| 2020 | 579 | −12.8% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 664 people, 299 households, and 170 families living in the city. The population density was 1,412.8 inhabitants per square mile (545.5/km2). There were 337 housing units at an average density of 717.0 per square mile (276.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 299 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Education
The community is served by the Van Buren County Community School District. It was previously in the Harmony Community School District, until it merged into Van Buren County CSD on July 1, 2019.
Notable person
- Voltaire P. Twombly, (1842-1918), Iowan politician, businessman and Medal of Honor recipient for the American Civil War, was born in Farmington.
Annual events
The Farmington Strawberry Festival is always held annually on the second full weekend in June, and is sponsored by the Farmington Arts Council.
See also
In Spanish: Farmington (Iowa) para niños
