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Freeport

Pennsylvania · 1,736 residents · 1.27 sq mi
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Freeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,688. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,600. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,736
−12%since 2000
from 1,962 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,367 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Freeport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,688
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,565 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,949
+54%since 2000
from $16,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,928)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,631)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.1%(37)
Diversity Score10.2%(177)
Diversity Score
10
+321%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeport, Pennsylvania?

Freeport, Pennsylvania has about 1,736 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeport, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Freeport, Pennsylvania earns about $40,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeport, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Freeport, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Freeport, Pennsylvania?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Freeport, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeport, Pennsylvania?

About 24.8% of people in Freeport, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeport, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeport, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 247 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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