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Freedom Plains

New York · 606 residents · 1.291 sq mi
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Freedom Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,536. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $281,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 48% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
−6%since 2023
from 648 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
469 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 502 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+1%since 2023
from 37.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
269372476579683201020202024Freedom Plains
2024606
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,536
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,405 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,884
+6%since 2023
from $26,389 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−13%since 2023
from 0.383 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information1.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $272,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,198 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+3%since 2023
from 6.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(422)
Black23.9%(155)
Hispanic / Latino11%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(410)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(402)
Black28.2%(171)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.7%(362)
Diversity Score
60
−6%since 2023
from 63 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+1%since 2023
from 26.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
Female
60.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
Foreign born
32.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freedom Plains, New York?

Freedom Plains, New York has about 606 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freedom Plains, New York?

The typical household in Freedom Plains, New York earns about $44,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freedom Plains, New York expensive?

In Freedom Plains, New York, the median home is worth about $281,600, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Freedom Plains, New York?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Freedom Plains, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freedom Plains, New York?

About 1.0% of people in Freedom Plains, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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