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New Freedom

Pennsylvania · 4,877 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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New Freedom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,868. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $292,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,877
+39%since 2000
from 3,512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,344 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+11%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024New Freedom
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,868
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,476
+71%since 2000
from $24,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(4,369)
Black2.4%(118)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(135)
Asian1.2%(60)
Other0.7%(33)
Diversity Score17.5%(852)
Diversity Score
17
+166%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

New Freedom, Pennsylvania has about 4,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Freedom, Pennsylvania earns about $98,868 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 $292,900.

How educated are people in New Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 45.4% 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 3.7% 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 1,915 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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