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Farwell

Nebraska · 122 residents · 0.173 sq mi
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Farwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,531. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−18%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
705 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
−4%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
63871101331571990201020202024Farwell
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,531
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,342
+84%since 2000
from $14,304 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$608
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−48.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−7%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(4)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(12)
Diversity Score
10
+50%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
30.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Nebraska?

Farwell, Nebraska has about 122 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Farwell, Nebraska earns about $39,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farwell, Nebraska expensive?

In Farwell, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $47,200, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Farwell, Nebraska?

About 10.6% 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 7.4% 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 19 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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