Farwell is a village located in Clare County Michigan. Farwell has a 2024 population of 899. Farwell is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 885 in 2020.
The average household income in Farwell is $52,693 with a poverty rate of 26.31%. The median age in Farwell is 39.5 years: 32.5 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Farwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 969 | 89.23% |
| Asian | 39 | 3.59% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 384 | 2.83 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 151 | 1.41 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Married | 123 | 3.54 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Female | 87 | 3.62 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Male | 23 | 5.35 | 100 | 0 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 11.22% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 7.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 4.46% |
| High School Graduate | 301 | 43.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 10.07% |
| Some College | 124 | 17.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 640 | 511 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 21 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,375 | $0 | $50,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,917 | $45,341 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,964 | $40,000 | $34,044 |
| Some College | $35,855 | $66,250 | $34,250 |
$36,964
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$34,044
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.41% of Farwell residents speak only English, while 0.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 950 | 228 | 24% |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 100% |
| Multiple | 38 | 15 | 39.47% |
26.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.66%
Male Poverty Rate
30.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Farwell is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Farwell is White, with 24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.92% |
| Some College | 27.44% |
| High School | 19.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Female Employed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 15.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,146 | $60,709 |
| Households | $40,667 | $52,693 |
| Married Families | $47,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,990 | $36,857 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 7.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.6%
Born in Farwell
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.45% of Farwell residents were born in the United States, with 82.6% having been born in Michigan. 0.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 917 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 914 | 4 | 0.44% |
| 2027 | 910 | 4 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 906 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 903 | 4 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 899 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 896 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 897 | 5 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 892 | 7 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 885 | 14 | 1.61% |
| 2019 | 871 | 6 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 865 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 863 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 858 | -7 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 865 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 868 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 864 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 868 | -9 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 877 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 877 | 0 | 0% |