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Farwell

Michigan · 899 residents (2025 est.) · 1.366 sq mi
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Farwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,700. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
974
+14%since 2000
from 855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:899 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6988049101K1K1990201020202024Farwell
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,117
+21%since 2000
from $19,870 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+11%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(828)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(830)
Black5.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian3.2%(31)
Other3.9%(38)
Diversity Score33.5%(326)
Diversity Score
33
+1309%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+29.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Michigan?

Farwell, Michigan has about 974 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Michigan?

The typical household in Farwell, Michigan earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farwell, Michigan expensive?

In Farwell, Michigan, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Farwell, Michigan?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Farwell, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farwell, Michigan?

About 25.9% of people in Farwell, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farwell, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Farwell, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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