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Farnam

Nebraska · 171 residents · 0.67 sq mi
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Farnam is a city of 171 people in Nebraska. The median age is 46.8, about 10 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 6% of adults. The typical home is worth $41,300. That trails the Nebraska median by roughly 45%. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock.

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

171
−23%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
46.8
+18%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.67 sq mi
Population, 19902024
11015419924328719902000201020202024Farnam
2024257
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.1%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.6%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.8%(10)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.2%(14)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.7%(8)
US avg: 7%
25 to 348.2%(14)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 447.6%(13)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.7%(20)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6419.9%(34)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7411.7%(20)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847%(12)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.5%(6)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,083
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,327 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$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%
17.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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

$41,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
79.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
20.3% rent
19.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
1.74 people
US average: 2.60
28.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.5
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(13)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German47.2%(50)
Irish17.9%(19)
American14.2%(15)
English13.2%(14)
Dutch11.3%(12)
French10.4%(11)
Polish4.7%(5)
Swedish3.8%(4)
Russian2.8%(3)
Czech1.9%(2)
Norwegian1.9%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
82.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

39.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
60.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married19.4%(20)
Married64.1%(66)
Widowed1.9%(2)
Divorced14.6%(15)
Women 15+
Never married30.6%(22)
Married54.2%(39)
Widowed6.9%(5)
Divorced8.3%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

14.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2013
from 5.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
39.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
19.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
41.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
49.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
51.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era66.7%(4)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War33.3%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 6 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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