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Freedom

Pennsylvania · 1,569 residents · 0.604 sq mi
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Freedom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,265. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,200. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,569
−11%since 2000
from 1,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,598 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Freedom
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,265
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,741 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,462
+1%since 2000
from $16,261 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,632)
Black5.2%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(259)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,431)
Black4.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other4.2%(65)
Diversity Score23.9%(375)
Diversity Score
24
+63%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
12.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.7%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freedom, Pennsylvania?

Freedom, Pennsylvania has about 1,569 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freedom, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Freedom, Pennsylvania earns about $29,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freedom, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Freedom, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $59,200, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Freedom, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 28.0% of people in Freedom, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freedom, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Freedom, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 341 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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