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Farwell, Nebraska

Village in Howard County, Nebraska · ZIP 68838

  • Howard County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 132 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 31Households
  • $58,125Median household income
  • $55,000Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−6.8%
1201301401502000: 14820002010: 12220102020: 1382020148138
Population of Farwell at each census
CensusPopulation
2000148
2010122
2020138

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Farwell
Under $50k41.9%
$50k to $100k38.7%
$100k to $150k19.4%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $58,125 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Farwell
Owner occupied
25 units
Renter occupied
6 units
Vacancy rate
34%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Farwell compared with its county and state
Farwell compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureFarwellHoward CountyNebraska
Population716,4921,965,926
Median household income$58,125$74,508$74,985
Median age47.942.337.1
Median home value$55,000$205,200$223,800
Bachelor’s degree or higher13.2%23.0%34.1%
Foreign-born residents0.0%1.7%7.7%
Owner-occupied homes80.6%74.1%66.5%
Mean commute to work46.3 minutes28.3 minutes19.1 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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