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Freer

Texas · 2,461 residents · 4.123 sq mi
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Freer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,071. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 780 residents. 14% 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 $65,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,461
−24%since 2000
from 3,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+18%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Freer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,071
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,124
+84%since 2000
from $11,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing23.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(317)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino82%(2,018)
Asian1%(24)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score31.6%(779)
Diversity Score
32
−27%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−52.3 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freer, Texas?

Freer, Texas has about 2,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freer, Texas?

The typical household in Freer, Texas earns about $59,071 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 $65,200, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Freer, Texas?

About 13.9% 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 11.4% 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 810 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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