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Farnam

Nebraska · 171 residents · 0.673 sq mi
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Farnam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,083. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
171
−23%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+18%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1101541992432871990201020202024Farnam
2024257
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,083
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,327 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,639
+47%since 2000
from $11,959 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(13)
Diversity Score34.9%(60)
Diversity Score
35
+2960%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% 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
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farnam, Nebraska?

Farnam, Nebraska has about 171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farnam, Nebraska?

The typical household in Farnam, Nebraska earns about $27,083 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 $41,300.

How educated are people in Farnam, Nebraska?

About 5.7% 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 17.0% of people in Farnam, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farnam, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Farnam, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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