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Farwell

Nebraska · 138 residents · 0.173 sq mi
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Farwell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,200. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−7%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
798 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+13%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63871101331571990201020202024Farwell
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,245
+104%since 2000
from $14,304 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
96.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
4.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(10)
Diversity Score
8
+14%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Nebraska?

Farwell, Nebraska has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Farwell, Nebraska earns about $60,000 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 $62,200.

How educated are people in Farwell, Nebraska?

About 1.4% 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 4.3% 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 3 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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