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Farwell

Minnesota · 56 residents (2025 est.) · 0.251 sq mi
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Farwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,792. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $126,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 203%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−25%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
−6%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:56 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22365165791990201020202024Farwell
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,792
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,821
+85%since 2000
from $19,917 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.257
−30%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,800
+203%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+159%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+113%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+49.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+52.2 ptssince 2017
from 43.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Minnesota?

Farwell, Minnesota has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Minnesota?

The typical household in Farwell, Minnesota earns about $59,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farwell, Minnesota expensive?

In Farwell, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $126,800.

How educated are people in Farwell, Minnesota?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Farwell, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farwell, Minnesota?

About 14.0% of people in Farwell, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farwell, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Farwell, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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