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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Freeport

Texas · 12,708 residents · 15.398 sq mi
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Freeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,245. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,400. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,708
+12%since 1990
from 11,375 in 1990
1990 – 2025
825 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 739 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.4
−2%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Freeport
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,245
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,483 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,426
+40%since 1990
from $8,900 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
57.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
43.0% rent
1.1
−31%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(7,113)
Black15.3%(1,742)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(4,275)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score85.1%(9,680)
2000
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(4,224)
Black13.1%(1,664)
Hispanic / Latino52%(6,614)
Asian0.3%(38)
Diversity Score73.8%(9,384)
74
−13%since 1990
from 85 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.1%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
+3%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeport, Texas?

Freeport, Texas has about 12,708 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Freeport, Texas?

The typical household in Freeport, Texas earns about $30,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeport, Texas expensive?

In Freeport, Texas, the median home is worth about $34,400, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Freeport, Texas?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Freeport, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeport, Texas?

About 22.9% of people in Freeport, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeport, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeport, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,333 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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