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Farber

Missouri · 255 residents · 0.286 sq mi
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Farber has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,893. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 156 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−38%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
892 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+22%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2102683273854441990201020202024Farber
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,893
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,220
+82%since 2000
from $16,622 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+16%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(236)
Black3.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score12.3%(31)
Diversity Score
12
+1909%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farber, Missouri?

Farber, Missouri has about 255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farber, Missouri?

The typical household in Farber, Missouri earns about $50,893 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 $55,700, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Farber, Missouri?

About 10.6% 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 10.4% 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 169 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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