Farmington, Iowa facts for kids
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Farmington, Iowa
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An old buggy factory in Farmington
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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
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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 small city located in Van Buren County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 579 people lived there. It is known for its friendly community and interesting past.
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History of Farmington
Farmington was officially started in 1839. It was named after a town called Farmington, Connecticut. The town became an official city on January 11, 1841.
Floods and City Park
Farmington is located near the Des Moines River. Because of this, the city has faced several big floods. A very large flood happened in 1993. This flood caused a lot of damage to buildings close to the river.
After this big flood, many damaged houses were removed. The city bought the land to create a new green space. This area is now called "Wild Rose City Park." It is a place for everyone to enjoy.
Geography of Farmington
Farmington is found on the east side of the Des Moines River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
The United States Census Bureau says that Farmington covers about 0.47 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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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% |
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The population of Farmington has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 579 people living in the city. This means there were about 1,252 people per square mile.
Farmington in 2020
In 2020, there were 259 households in Farmington. About 25.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Farmington was 45.6 years old.
About 24.5% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 23.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (52.8%) than females (47.2%).
Farmington in 2010
In 2010, Farmington had 664 people. There were 299 households in the city. The average age was 41.6 years.
About 24.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 21.8% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education
Students in Farmington attend schools within the Van Buren County Community School District. This district serves the community's educational needs. Before 2019, Farmington was part of the Harmony Community School District.
Notable Person
- Voltaire P. Twombly (1842-1918) was born in Farmington. He was an Iowan politician and a businessman. He also received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the American Civil War.
Annual Events
Farmington hosts a special event each year called the Farmington Strawberry Festival. This festival is always held on the second full weekend in June. The Farmington Arts Council helps organize this fun event for everyone to enjoy.
