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Freer

Texas · 2,818 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 $29,107. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,400. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,818
−13%since 2000
from 3,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+11%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Freer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,107
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,078 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,940
+13%since 2000
from $11,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing21.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.0%
−52.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+52%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(476)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino82%(2,312)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.5%(1,030)
Diversity Score
37
−15%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freer, Texas?

Freer, Texas has about 2,818 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freer, Texas?

The typical household in Freer, Texas earns about $29,107 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 $50,400, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Freer, Texas?

About 4.0% 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 30.8% 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 453 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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