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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Farrell

Pennsylvania · 6,841 residents · 2.264 sq mi
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Farrell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,256. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $21,900. With a median age of 39.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,841
+13%vs 2000
vs 6,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,022 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 2,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,256
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,659 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,975
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,532 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$21,900
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$295
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $398 in 2000
US average: $450
71.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
28.2% rent
1.3
−29%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(3,956)
Black41.6%(2,849)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0.3%(21)
Diversity Score61.6%(4,215)
62
−3%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.9%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

Farrell, Pennsylvania has about 6,841 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Farrell, Pennsylvania earns about $16,256 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 $21,900, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% 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 28.3% of people in Farrell, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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