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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,306

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

53.3%696

White

43.3%565

Two or More

2.6%34

Black

0.8%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%22

High School Diploma

30.2%228

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%69

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%103

Associate's Degree

9.5%72

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%115

Master's Degree

3.1%23

HS or Higher

83.8%

BA or Higher

18.3%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$149,000

Median Renti

$1,338

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%294

Renter-Occupied

34.2%153

Total Units

544

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

17.8%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

7.4%40

2000–2009

2.2%12

1990–1999

7.5%41

1980–1989

19.1%104

1970–1979

14.2%77

1960–1969

21.5%117

1950–1959

21.5%117

1940–1949

3.3%18

1939 or earlier

3.3%18

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.8%254

Utility Gas

43.2%193

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,875

Mean Household Incomei

$73,969

Per Capita Incomei

$25,185

Poverty Ratei

15.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

539

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1007.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

100

Workforce

Total Employed

529

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

154(18.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.1%Insured

11.9%Uninsured