Farnam, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 257, Farnam's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Farnam is a small community located in Nebraska, within Dawson County. The total population is 257. It ranks as the 312th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Farnam is 28.8 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 33.1% of the population under 18, Farnam has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Farnam is $45,417. This is 41% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.4%. This is 206% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Farnam, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $62,800. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Farnam is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Farnam has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Farnam, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.