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Farwell

Minnesota · 51 residents · 0.251 sq mi
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Farwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,688. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $46,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
−11%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
203 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+14%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22365165791990201020202024Farwell
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,688
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,397
−33%since 2000
from $19,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
61.0%
+61.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade45.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+132%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other40.7%(21)
Diversity Score51.4%(26)
Diversity Score
51
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
67.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Minnesota?

Farwell, Minnesota has about 51 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Minnesota?

The typical household in Farwell, Minnesota earns about $24,688 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 $46,900.

How educated are people in Farwell, Minnesota?

About 8.0% 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 61.0% 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 11 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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