Farley, Iowa facts for kids
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Farley, Iowa
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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| Motto(s):
"Heart of the Cornbelt"
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Location in the State of Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dubuque |
| Incorporated | June 23, 1879 |
| Area | |
| • City | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 1,766 |
| • Density | 1,091.47/sq mi (421.37/km2) |
| • Metro | 92,384 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52046
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-26760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456539 |
| Website | www.farleyiowa.com |
Farley is a city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the larger Dubuque, Iowa area. In 2020, about 1,766 people lived there. This was more than the 1,334 people who lived there in 2000. Farley is the seventh-largest town in Dubuque County.
Farley is also home to a 3/8 mile dirt race track called 300 Raceway.
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Farley's History
Farley began in the 1850s. This was after the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad was built through the area. The city was named after the person who was in charge of the Sioux City Railroad.
Farley's Location and Land
Farley is located at these coordinates: 42°26′38″N 91°0′34″W / 42.44389°N 91.00944°W.
The city covers about 1.62 square miles (4.19 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. U.S. Route 20 passes through the southern part of Farley.
People of Farley (Demographics)
The number of people living in Farley has changed over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 471 | — |
| 1890 | 582 | +23.6% |
| 1900 | 513 | −11.9% |
| 1910 | 676 | +31.8% |
| 1920 | 651 | −3.7% |
| 1930 | 657 | +0.9% |
| 1940 | 739 | +12.5% |
| 1950 | 745 | +0.8% |
| 1960 | 920 | +23.5% |
| 1970 | 1,096 | +19.1% |
| 1980 | 1,287 | +17.4% |
| 1990 | 1,348 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 1,334 | −1.0% |
| 2010 | 1,537 | +15.2% |
| 2020 | 1,766 | +14.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Farley's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,766 people living in Farley. There were 654 households and 467 families. The city had about 1,091 people per square mile.
Most people in Farley were White (96.1%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Farley was 33.7 years. About 30.7% of residents were under 20 years old.
Farley's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,537 people living in Farley. There were 575 households and 425 families. The city had about 831 people per square mile.
Most people in Farley were White (99.3%). About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Farley was 33.8 years. About 29.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Farley
Students in Farley attend public schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District.
- Elementary School: Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade go to Drexler Elementary School in Farley.
- Middle School: Students in middle school attend Drexler Middle School, also in Farley.
- High School: High school students go to Western Dubuque High School in nearby Epworth.
Drexler Elementary School opened in 1993.
Farley also has a private school called Seton Catholic Elementary School-Farley. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque.
- For grades 1–2, students go to the building in Epworth.
- For grades 3–5, students attend the building in Peosta, Iowa.
- For grades 6–8, students go to the building in Farley.
For high school, students from Seton Catholic can attend Beckman High School in Dyersville, Iowa or Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa.
Famous People from Farley
- William John McGee (1853–1912) – He was a geologist, anthropologist, and archeologist.
- Raymond Roseliep – A well-known poet and a Catholic priest.
See also
In Spanish: Farley (Iowa) para niños
