Farrell is a city located in Mercer County Pennsylvania. Farrell has a 2024 population of 4,129. Farrell is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,253 in 2020.
The average household income in Farrell is $48,940 with a poverty rate of 34.99%. The median age in Farrell is 39.8 years: 31.4 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Farrell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,128 | 49.72% |
| White | 1,679 | 39.23% |
| Two or more races | 369 | 8.62% |
| Other race | 79 | 1.85% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,976 | 2.14 | 60 | 40 |
| Non Family | 947 | 1.11 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 486 | 3.23 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Married | 461 | 2.74 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Male | 82 | 4.13 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
3
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 9.39% |
| Associates Degree | 300 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 4.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,271 | 46.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 5.19% |
| Some College | 530 | 19.36% |
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 | 1,457 | 1,344 | 197 |
| Black | 1,144 | 913 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 81 | 9 |
| Other Race | 79 | 70 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,224 | $83,889 | $61,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,477 | $34,917 | $29,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $45,357 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,105 | $35,652 | $28,375 |
| Some College | $20,781 | $28,750 | $14,279 |
$33,105
Average Earnings
$35,652
Average Male
$28,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.46% of Farrell residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,112 | 1,078 | 51.04% |
| White | 1,654 | 229 | 13.85% |
| Multiple | 365 | 161 | 44.11% |
| Asian | 23 | 14 | 60.87% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 14 | 12.73% |
34.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.44%
Male Poverty Rate
34.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Farrell is Asian, with 60.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Farrell is Hispanic, with 12.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.83% |
| High School | 27.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.59% |
| Female Employed | 21.72% |
| Male Employed | 15.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,283 | $56,693 |
| Households | $29,063 | $48,940 |
| Married Families | $67,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,406 | $38,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
180
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 123 |
| Korea | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 8.86% |
| Black | 42 | 3.12% |
| Other Race | 6 | 7.59% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 5.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.2%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
73.67%
Born in Farrell
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
98.76% of Farrell residents were born in the United States, with 73.67% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,974 | -31 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 4,005 | -31 | -0.77% |
| 2027 | 4,036 | -31 | -0.76% |
| 2026 | 4,067 | -31 | -0.76% |
| 2025 | 4,098 | -31 | -0.75% |
| 2024 | 4,129 | -31 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 4,160 | -34 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 4,194 | -40 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 4,234 | -19 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 4,253 | -332 | -7.24% |
| 2019 | 4,585 | -54 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 4,639 | -47 | -1% |
| 2017 | 4,686 | -46 | -0.97% |
| 2016 | 4,732 | -49 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 4,781 | -45 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 4,826 | -30 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 4,856 | -25 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 4,881 | -30 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 4,911 | -36 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 4,947 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,050 | -791 | -11.56% |
| 1990 | 6,841 | -1,804 | -20.87% |
| 1980 | 8,645 | -2,355 | -21.41% |
| 1970 | 11,000 | -2,793 | -20.25% |
| 1960 | 13,793 | 149 | 1.09% |
| 1950 | 13,644 | -255 | -1.83% |
| 1940 | 13,899 | -460 | -3.2% |
| 1930 | 14,359 | -1,227 | -7.87% |
| 1920 | 15,586 | 5,396 | 52.95% |
| 1910 | 10,190 | 6,216 | 156.42% |