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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Freedom

Pennsylvania · 2,962 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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New Freedom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,160. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 550 residents. Median home value is $114,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,962
−16%vs 2000
vs 3,512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024New Freedom
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 57.3%(217)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.7%(228)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.9%(204)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.7%(198)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.6%(167)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3415.4%(455)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4418%(534)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5414.5%(429)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 646.7%(199)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 748.5%(251)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 842%(60)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.7%(20)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,160
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,458 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,189
−35%vs 2000
vs $24,828 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $147,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $672 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
88.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.1% in 2000
11.4% rent
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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%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,926)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(24)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian1.9%(95)
Puerto Rican1.3%(65)
Colombian0.9%(47)
Cuban0.4%(20)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(9)
Ancestry
German25.2%(1,278)
Irish15.7%(797)
Polish15.3%(776)
English13.3%(672)
Italian9.8%(498)
American8.1%(409)
Swedish3.3%(168)
Dutch1.5%(76)
French0.9%(45)
Scottish0.8%(43)
Slovak0.5%(23)
Austrian0.4%(21)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.4%(21)
Czech0.4%(19)
Russian0.4%(18)
Danish0.3%(17)
Welsh0.3%(16)
Norwegian0.3%(14)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(14)
Swiss0.3%(14)
Ukrainian0.2%(11)
Canadian0.2%(10)
Greek0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.3%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.1%(622)
Married66.3%(1,469)
Widowed0.9%(20)
Divorced4.7%(104)
Women 15+
Never married9.1%(176)
Married72.6%(1,408)
Widowed11.5%(223)
Divorced6.9%(133)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

New Freedom, Pennsylvania has about 2,962 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Freedom, Pennsylvania earns about $44,160 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 $114,600, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 23.8% 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 2.4% of people in New Freedom, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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