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Farwell

Pennsylvania · 429 residents · 0.371 sq mi
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Farwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $176,700. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
429
+13%since 2023
from 378 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,156 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 1,019 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
−9%since 2023
from 55.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
22628133739244820202024Farwell
2024429
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,467
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,840 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,103
+4%since 2023
from $39,547 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−5%since 2023
from 0.386 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $178,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $850 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
−23.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−6%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other14%(53)
Diversity Score36.2%(137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.5%(62)
Diversity Score36.2%(155)
Diversity Score
36
Unchangedsince 2023
from 36 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−7%since 2023
from 22.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
Female
39.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Pennsylvania?

Farwell, Pennsylvania has about 429 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Farwell, Pennsylvania earns about $49,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farwell, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Farwell, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $176,700, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Farwell, Pennsylvania?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Farwell, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farwell, Pennsylvania?

About 5.1% of people in Farwell, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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