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Farber

Missouri · 254 residents (2025 est.) · 0.286 sq mi
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Farber has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,000. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
−34%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
951 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+23%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:254 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2102683273854441990201020202024Farber
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,229
+112%since 2000
from $16,622 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+36%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+36%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(256)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(13)
Diversity Score14%(38)
Diversity Score
14
+2175%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
8.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farber, Missouri?

Farber, Missouri has about 272 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farber, Missouri?

The typical household in Farber, Missouri earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farber, Missouri expensive?

In Farber, Missouri, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Farber, Missouri?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Farber, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farber, Missouri?

About 22.1% of people in Farber, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farber, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Farber, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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