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Farwell

Nebraska · 130 residents (2025 est.) · 0.173 sq mi
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Farwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−47%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
451 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+22%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:130 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
63871101331571990201020202024Farwell
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,690
+101%since 2000
from $14,304 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.266
−30%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(144)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(6)
Diversity Score47.3%(37)
Diversity Score
47
+616%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.3 min
+122%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Nebraska?

Farwell, Nebraska has about 78 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Farwell, Nebraska earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Farwell, Nebraska?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Farwell, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farwell, Nebraska?

About 7.7% of people in Farwell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farwell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Farwell, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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