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Farwell

Texas · 1,364 residents · 0.817 sq mi
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Farwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,808. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,400. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,364
−1%since 1990
from 1,373 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,670 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,681 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+7%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Farwell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,808
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,481 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,875
+68%since 1990
from $9,438 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$399
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
83.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
16.8% rent
1.7
−19%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,256)
Black1.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(308)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.6%(694)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(890)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino32%(436)
Asian1%(14)
Diversity Score57.2%(780)
57
+13%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−2%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Texas?

Farwell, Texas has about 1,364 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Texas?

The typical household in Farwell, Texas earns about $29,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farwell, Texas expensive?

In Farwell, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,400, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Farwell, Texas?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Farwell, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farwell, Texas?

About 16.7% of people in Farwell, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farwell, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Farwell, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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