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Farrell

Pennsylvania · 6,050 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 $22,659. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $42,700. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,050
−12%since 1990
from 6,841 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,672 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 3,022 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+2%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Farrell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,659
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,256 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,532
+62%since 1990
from $8,975 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
26.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
30.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+40%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(3,956)
Black41.6%(2,849)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0.2%(15)
Diversity Score61.6%(4,215)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(3,028)
Black46.4%(2,807)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(40)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score63.5%(3,842)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.1%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−12%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

Farrell, Pennsylvania has about 6,050 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Farrell, Pennsylvania earns about $22,659 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 $42,700, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

About 10.6% 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 26.4% 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 791 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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