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Freemansburg

Pennsylvania · 2,875 residents · 0.697 sq mi
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Freemansburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,864. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
2,875
+52%since 2000
from 1,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,125 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 2,722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
−4%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Freemansburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,864
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,297 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,932
+50%since 2000
from $17,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,686
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,528)
Black2.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(282)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(732)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46%(1,323)
Black12.8%(367)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(963)
Asian1.9%(54)
Other1.5%(44)
Diversity Score78.5%(2,256)
Diversity Score
78
+103%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania?

Freemansburg, Pennsylvania has about 2,875 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania earns about $73,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freemansburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $166,000, and the typical rent is about $1,686 a month.

How educated are people in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% of people in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freemansburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Freemansburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 925 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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