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Freedom

Pennsylvania · 1,496 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 $48,239. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 267 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,200. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,496
−15%since 2000
from 1,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,477 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Freedom
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,239
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,741 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,134
+36%since 2000
from $16,261 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,290)
Black2.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(27)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other3.9%(58)
Diversity Score22.2%(332)
Diversity Score
22
+51%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+113%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freedom, Pennsylvania?

Freedom, Pennsylvania has about 1,496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freedom, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Freedom, Pennsylvania earns about $48,239 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 $73,200, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 13.7% 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 27.4% 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 414 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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