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Farina

Illinois · 524 residents (2025 est.) · 1.457 sq mi
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Farina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,800. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
570
+2%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
391 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−12%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:524 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4985596206817421990201020202024Farina
2024570
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,146
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,406 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,671
+50%since 2000
from $17,068 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+9%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.6%
+78.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(553)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(543)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(21)
Diversity Score11.4%(65)
Diversity Score
11
+2426%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+121%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farina, Illinois?

Farina, Illinois has about 570 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farina, Illinois?

The typical household in Farina, Illinois earns about $46,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farina, Illinois expensive?

In Farina, Illinois, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Farina, Illinois?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Farina, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farina, Illinois?

About 10.7% of people in Farina, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farina, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Farina, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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