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Farrell

Pennsylvania · 4,110 residents (2025 est.) · 2.264 sq mi
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Farrell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,595. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 1,851 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,800. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,199
−31%since 2000
from 6,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,855 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 2,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,110 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Farrell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,595
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,659 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,068
+107%since 2000
from $14,532 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+25%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(3,028)
Black46.4%(2,807)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(40)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(3,842)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(1,826)
Black48.7%(2,043)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(26)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other6.7%(281)
Diversity Score71.2%(2,990)
Diversity Score
71
+12%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
17.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

Farrell, Pennsylvania has about 4,199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Farrell, Pennsylvania earns about $42,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farrell, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Farrell, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,800, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Farrell, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

About 23.7% of people in Farrell, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farrell, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Farrell, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,642 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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

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