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Farina

Illinois · 518 residents · 1.457 sq mi
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Farina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,611. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
−7%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
356 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
−3%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4985596206817421990201020202024Farina
2024570
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,611
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,606
+3%since 2000
from $17,068 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+2%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farina, Illinois?

Farina, Illinois has about 518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farina, Illinois?

The typical household in Farina, Illinois earns about $38,611 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 $48,100, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Farina, Illinois?

About 14.7% 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 10.8% 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 64 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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