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Farwell

Michigan · 855 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 $24,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,000. Households here earn about 45% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

855
+3%since 1990
from 834 in 1990
1990 – 2025
626 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 611 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+27%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6988049101K1K1990201020202024Farwell
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,583
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,288 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,870
+135%since 1990
from $8,472 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−8.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$343
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
34.1% rent
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(830)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(43)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(828)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
2
−54%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+5%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Michigan?

Farwell, Michigan has about 855 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Michigan?

The typical household in Farwell, Michigan earns about $24,583 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 $57,000, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Farwell, Michigan?

About 6.6% 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 13.3% 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 21 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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