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Farnam

Nebraska · 178 residents (2025 est.) · 0.673 sq mi
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Farnam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,417. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 14% 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 $62,800. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
257
+15%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
382 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
−28%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:178 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1101541992432871990201020202024Farnam
2024257
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,417
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,327 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,860
+116%since 2000
from $11,959 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+39%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−6%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(231)
Black5.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(10)
Diversity Score23.5%(60)
Diversity Score
23
+1957%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% 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%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2012
from 28.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farnam, Nebraska?

Farnam, Nebraska has about 257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farnam, Nebraska?

The typical household in Farnam, Nebraska earns about $45,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farnam, Nebraska expensive?

In Farnam, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $62,800, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Farnam, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Farnam, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farnam, Nebraska?

About 32.4% of people in Farnam, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farnam, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Farnam, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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