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Farrell

Pennsylvania · 4,258 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 $25,784. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,792 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $59,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,258
−30%since 2000
from 6,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,881 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 2,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Farrell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,784
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,372
+26%since 2000
from $14,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(1,846)
Black46.6%(1,984)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(82)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other3%(128)
Diversity Score69%(2,940)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

Farrell, Pennsylvania has about 4,258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Farrell, Pennsylvania earns about $25,784 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 $59,400, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Farrell, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% 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 40.8% 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 2,583 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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