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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Freer

Texas · 3,241 residents · 4.123 sq mi
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Freer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,078. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,600. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,241
−1%since 1990
from 3,271 in 1990
1990 – 2025
786 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 793 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.5
+10%since 1990
from 27.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Freer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,078
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,199 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,457
+45%since 1990
from $7,894 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.6%
−14.6 ptssince 1990
from 36.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$278
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
78.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
21.3% rent
1.1
−36%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(2,569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.1%(2,391)
Asian0.5%(17)
Diversity Score75.1%(2,458)
2000
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(688)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino77.4%(2,508)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score43.1%(1,397)
43
−43%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+2%since 1990
from 17.3 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 Freer, Texas?

Freer, Texas has about 3,241 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Freer, Texas?

The typical household in Freer, Texas earns about $25,078 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 $28,600, and the typical rent is about $278 a month.

How educated are people in Freer, Texas?

About 5.5% 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 21.6% 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 30 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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