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Freer

Texas · 2,308 residents (2025 est.) · 4.123 sq mi
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Freer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,145. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 988 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $95,500. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,253
−30%since 2000
from 3,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
+3%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,308 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Freer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,145
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,078 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,171
+163%since 2000
from $11,457 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−12%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing22.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+31%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(688)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino77.4%(2,508)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(1,397)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(317)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino85.9%(1,935)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.3%(683)
Diversity Score
30
−30%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+83%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.2%
−49.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 45.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2016
from 54.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freer, Texas?

Freer, Texas has about 2,253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freer, Texas?

The typical household in Freer, Texas earns about $64,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freer, Texas expensive?

In Freer, Texas, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Freer, Texas?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Freer, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freer, Texas?

About 20.1% of people in Freer, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freer, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Freer, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,018 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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