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Freeburg

Pennsylvania · 575 residents · 0.319 sq mi
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Freeburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,400. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
−2%since 2000
from 584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,803 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+10%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3955096247388521990201020202024Freeburg
2024814
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,531
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,729 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,100
+26%since 2000
from $15,893 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−5%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(580)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(567)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(8)
Diversity Score
1
+2%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+118%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeburg, Pennsylvania?

Freeburg, Pennsylvania has about 575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Freeburg, Pennsylvania earns about $39,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Freeburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $101,400, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Freeburg, Pennsylvania?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Freeburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeburg, Pennsylvania?

About 4.7% of people in Freeburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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