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Freeman

South Dakota · 1,317 residents · 1.489 sq mi
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Freeman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,152. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

1,317
+3%since 1990
from 1,281 in 1990
1990 – 2025
884 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 860 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.3
−14%since 1990
from 56.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Freeman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,152
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,859 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,077
+54%since 1990
from $11,082 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
23.3% rent
1.8
+6%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,307)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(8)
1
−79%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Freeman, South Dakota?

Freeman, South Dakota has about 1,317 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Freeman, South Dakota?

The typical household in Freeman, South Dakota earns about $29,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeman, South Dakota expensive?

In Freeman, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $52,200, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Freeman, South Dakota?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Freeman, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeman, South Dakota?

About 6.0% of people in Freeman, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeman, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeman, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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