Farnam, NE Demographics

A map of Farnam's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	231	167	89.9%	91.8%
Black	13	0	5.1%	0.0%
Multiracial	10	2	3.9%	1.1%
Hispanic	3	13	1.2%	7.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Farnam, Nebraska has an estimated population of 257, a dramatic increase from the 182 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 5.1% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Farnam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Farnam has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Farnam, that probability was 15.3% in 2020 and 18.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Farnam is ranked the 312th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Farnam was ranked the 355th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Farnam's White Population

231 residents of Farnam, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Farnam is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Farnam ranks 283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farnam's White population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. White residents' share of Farnam's population has decreased from 91.8% to 89.9%.

Farnam is more White than neighboring Gothenburg (88.7% White), and Willow Island (0% White). Farnam is less White than neighboring Moorefield (100% White), Eustis (91.2% White), and Stockville (94.9% White).

Farnam's Black Population

13 residents of Farnam, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Farnam is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Farnam ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farnam's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 13. Black residents' share of Farnam's population has increased from 0.0% to 5.1%.

Farnam is more Black than neighboring Moorefield (0% Black), Eustis (0.7% Black), Gothenburg (0% Black), Willow Island (0% Black), and Stockville (0% Black).

Farnam's Asian Population

0 residents of Farnam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Farnam is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Farnam ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farnam's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Farnam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Farnam is less Asian than neighboring Gothenburg (1% Asian).

Farnam's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Farnam, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Farnam is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Farnam ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farnam's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Farnam's population has decreased from 7.1% to 1.2%.

Farnam is more Hispanic than neighboring Moorefield (0% Hispanic), and Willow Island (0% Hispanic). Farnam is less Hispanic than neighboring Eustis (1.6% Hispanic), Gothenburg (6.1% Hispanic), and Stockville (5.1% Hispanic).

Farnam's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Farnam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Farnam is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Farnam ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farnam's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Farnam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Farnam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eustis (1.2% Native American/Other).

Farnam's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Farnam, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Farnam is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Farnam ranks 500th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farnam's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Farnam's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.9%.

Farnam is more Multiracial than neighboring Moorefield (0% Multiracial), Willow Island (0% Multiracial), and Stockville (0% Multiracial). Farnam is less Multiracial than neighboring Eustis (5.3% Multiracial), and Gothenburg (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.