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Freeborn

Minnesota · 264 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Freeborn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,542. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,600. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
−13%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+1%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2422713003293581990201020202024Freeborn
2024348
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,542
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,998
+21%since 2000
from $18,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+56%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(252)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score8.3%(22)
Diversity Score
8
+901%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+129%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
37.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeborn, Minnesota?

Freeborn, Minnesota has about 264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeborn, Minnesota?

The typical household in Freeborn, Minnesota earns about $43,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeborn, Minnesota expensive?

In Freeborn, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $70,600, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Freeborn, Minnesota?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Freeborn, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeborn, Minnesota?

About 25.6% of people in Freeborn, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeborn, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeborn, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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