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Freeman

South Dakota · 1,329 residents · 1.489 sq mi
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Freeman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,330. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,200. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,329
+1%since 2000
from 1,317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Freeman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,330
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,152 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,475
+37%since 2000
from $17,077 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,307)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,186)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(90)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other13.2%(175)
Diversity Score40.5%(538)
Diversity Score
40
+6980%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeman, South Dakota?

Freeman, South Dakota has about 1,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Freeman, South Dakota earns about $52,330 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 $98,200, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Freeman, South Dakota?

About 19.4% 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 19.7% 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 48 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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