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Farwell

Texas · 1,425 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 $42,480. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,425
+4%since 2000
from 1,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,744 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+3%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Farwell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,480
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,251
+34%since 2000
from $15,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(890)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino32%(436)
Asian1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(780)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(748)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(654)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score63.5%(905)
Diversity Score
64
+11%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farwell, Texas?

Farwell, Texas has about 1,425 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farwell, Texas?

The typical household in Farwell, Texas earns about $42,480 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Farwell, Texas?

About 11.5% 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 7.6% of people in Farwell, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farwell, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Farwell, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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