Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Farwell, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

974

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.2%830

Black

5.7%56

Two or More

3.3%32

Asian

3.2%31

Hispanic/Latino

2%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%21

High School Diploma

42.8%271

Some College (<1 yr)

6%38

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%69

Associate's Degree

6.8%43

Bachelor's Degree

7.4%47

Master's Degree

3.6%23

Doctorate

0.3%2

HS or Higher

81.2%

BA or Higher

11.4%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,700

Median Renti

$513

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.3%268

Renter-Occupied

30.7%119

Total Units

449

Homeownership

69.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.7%42

$50K–$100K

35.4%95

$100K–$150K

16%43

$150K–$200K

14.6%39

$200K–$300K

18.3%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2.7%12

2000–2009

4.9%22

1990–1999

16%72

1980–1989

12%54

1970–1979

20%90

1960–1969

14.5%65

1950–1959

12.5%56

1940–1949

4.5%20

1939 or earlier

12.9%58

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.9%282

Electricity

19.6%76

No Fuel

3.6%14

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%8

Other

1.8%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,188

Mean Household Incomei

$59,397

Per Capita Incomei

$24,117

Poverty Ratei

25.7%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

388

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%20

$10K–$15K

12.7%49

$15K–$20K

4.4%17

$20K–$25K

8.5%33

$25K–$30K

4.1%16

$30K–$35K

8%31

$35K–$40K

4.4%17

$40K–$45K

5.2%20

$45K–$50K

3.9%15

$50K–$60K

5.7%22

$60K–$75K

8.3%32

$75K–$100K

9.8%38

$100K–$125K

5.9%23

$125K–$150K

9.8%38

$150K–$200K

2.6%10

$200K+

1.6%6

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

371

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

47(6.3% of civilian adults)