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Farrell

Pennsylvania · 5,111 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 $28,058. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 939 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,700. The poverty rate of 29.6% 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: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
5,111
−16%since 2000
from 6,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,258 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+2%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Farrell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,058
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,659 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,139
+11%since 2000
from $14,532 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45%(2,300)
Black48.2%(2,463)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(72)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other5.6%(288)
Diversity Score70.7%(3,612)
Diversity Score
71
+11%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
18.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

Farrell, Pennsylvania has about 5,111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Farrell, Pennsylvania earns about $28,058 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 $59,700, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% 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 29.6% 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 1,730 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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