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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Farwell

Michigan · 834 residents · 1.366 sq mi
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Farwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,000. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

834
−2%vs 2000
vs 855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
611 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.1
−21%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6988049101K1K1990201020202024Farwell
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,288
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,472
−57%vs 2000
vs $19,870 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.9%
+8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$298
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $343 in 2000
US average: $450
63.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.9% in 2000
36.5% rent
2.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(830)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score5.2%(43)
5
+120%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Farwell, Michigan?

Farwell, Michigan has about 834 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Michigan?

The typical household in Farwell, Michigan earns about $15,288 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 $32,000, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Farwell, Michigan?

About 7.0% 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 21.9% of people in Farwell, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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