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Farwell

Michigan · 880 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 $36,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,400. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
880
+3%since 2000
from 855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
644 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6988049101K1K1990201020202024Farwell
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,974
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,137
−9%since 2000
from $19,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(783)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.7%(41)
Diversity Score18.8%(165)
Diversity Score
19
+691%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Michigan?

Farwell, Michigan has about 880 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Michigan?

The typical household in Farwell, Michigan earns about $36,974 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Farwell, Michigan?

About 14.6% 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 19.1% 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 46 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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