Farwell is a city located in Parmer County Texas. Farwell has a 2024 population of 1,365. It is also the county seat of Parmer County. Farwell is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,423 in 2020.
The average household income in Farwell is $73,304 with a poverty rate of 7.48%. The median age in Farwell is 31.8 years: 36 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Farwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,384 | 90.46% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 6.21% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.18% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 1.05% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 520 | 2.88 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 258 | 4 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 131 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 109 | 2.61 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Male | 22 | 2.27 | 100 | 0 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 7.28% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 159 | 17.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 2.35% |
| High School Graduate | 312 | 34.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 10.41% |
| Some College | 163 | 18.25% |
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 | 493 | 452 | 156 |
| Hispanic | 378 | 264 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 41 | 5 |
| Black | 16 | 13 | 8 |
| Other Race | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,893 | $55,250 | $56,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,095 | $46,458 | $23,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,920 | $55,726 | $26,848 |
| Some College | $42,202 | $89,286 | $24,797 |
$43,920
Average Earnings
$55,726
Average Male
$26,848
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.1% of Farwell residents speak only English, while 36.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 827 | 64 | 7.74% |
| White | 656 | 40 | 6.1% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Multiple | 95 | 3 | 3.16% |
7.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.21%
Male Poverty Rate
5.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Farwell is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Farwell is Multiple, with 3.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.05% |
| Some College | 5.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.44% |
| High School | 2.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 5.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,125 | $82,488 |
| Households | $65,625 | $73,304 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,563 | $39,183 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
132
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 14.76% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 8.73% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 6.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
47.84%
Born in Farwell
89.41%
Native Born
10.59%
Foreign Born
5.75%
Non Citizen
4.84%
Naturalized
89.41% of Farwell residents were born in the United States, with 47.84% having been born in Texas. 5.75% 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 | 1,294 | -14 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 1,308 | -14 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 1,322 | -15 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 1,337 | -14 | -1.04% |
| 2025 | 1,351 | -14 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 1,365 | -15 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 1,380 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 1,385 | -12 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 1,397 | -26 | -1.83% |
| 2020 | 1,423 | 143 | 11.17% |
| 2019 | 1,280 | -16 | -1.23% |
| 2018 | 1,296 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 1,300 | -11 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 1,311 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 1,317 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 1,316 | -4 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 1,320 | -28 | -2.08% |
| 2012 | 1,348 | -12 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 1,360 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 1,361 | 0 | 0% |