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New Freedom

Pennsylvania · 5,116 residents (2025 est.) · 2.081 sq mi
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New Freedom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,037. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $370,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,066
+44%since 2000
from 3,512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,434 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+15%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024New Freedom
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,037
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,862
+121%since 2000
from $24,828 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+5%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,640
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+39%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,380)
Black0.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian1.4%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(231)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(307)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other2.2%(113)
Diversity Score20.7%(1,048)
Diversity Score
21
+215%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

New Freedom, Pennsylvania has about 5,066 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in New Freedom, Pennsylvania earns about $120,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Freedom, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Freedom, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $370,900, and the typical rent is about $1,640 a month.

How educated are people in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Freedom, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 3.9% of people in New Freedom, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Freedom, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Freedom, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,104 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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