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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Freedom

Pennsylvania · 3,512 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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New Freedom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,458. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $147,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,512
+19%since 1990
from 2,962 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,688 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 1,423 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
+12%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024New Freedom
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,458
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,160 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,828
+53%since 1990
from $16,189 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $474 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
10.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−14%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,926)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(89)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,380)
Black0.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian1.4%(49)
Diversity Score6.6%(231)
Diversity Score
7
+118%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

New Freedom, Pennsylvania has about 3,512 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Freedom, Pennsylvania earns about $66,458 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 $147,700, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 34.3% 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 2.7% 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 550 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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