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Freeland

Washington · 2,252 residents · 3.88 sq mi
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With 2,252 people, Freeland is a city in Washington. The median age is 54.9, about 16 years above the US median. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 939 people. Poverty is uncommon here, at 2.3% of locals. The typical home is worth $387,600, having more than doubled since 2000. 73% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,252
+72%since 2000
from 1,313 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
54.9
+29%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
3.88 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K19902000201020202024Freeland
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.6%(59)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(105)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.4%(99)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(105)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(71)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.5%(169)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(264)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(257)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.7%(332)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7420.1%(453)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8411.5%(258)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.6%(80)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,288
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,995
+116%since 2000
from $20,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
Persons per household
2.17 people
−8%since 2009
from 2.37 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
Afford Score
5.0
+4%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,216)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(35)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,881)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(119)
Asian1.6%(37)
Other5.1%(115)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.7%(69)
Asian origin
Korean1.4%(27)
Japanese0.4%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German21.4%(403)
Irish15.5%(291)
English14.3%(269)
Swedish8.6%(161)
Polish8%(150)
Norwegian5.4%(101)
Scottish5.4%(101)
Dutch5.2%(98)
Italian3.3%(63)
Danish1.9%(36)
British1.6%(31)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(28)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
French1.2%(22)
Russian1.1%(21)
American1.1%(20)
Finnish0.9%(17)
Portuguese0.7%(14)
Swiss0.7%(14)
Greek0.6%(11)
Ukrainian0.4%(8)
Welsh0.4%(7)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 33.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
73.8%
US average: 73.3%
Management & professional
45.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2013
from 7.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
91.3%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
79.3%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35%(225)
Married51.1%(328)
Widowed5.3%(34)
Divorced8.6%(55)
Women 15+
Never married21%(165)
Married42.7%(335)
Widowed24.2%(190)
Divorced12.1%(95)
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Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
4.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2013
from 7.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
60.1%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
19.1%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
31.3%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
20.5%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
1.9%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
77.5%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
51.0%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)9.9%(14)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era86.5%(122)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II7.1%(10)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 141 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeland, Washington?

Freeland, Washington has about 2,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeland, Washington?

The typical household in Freeland, Washington earns about $77,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeland, Washington expensive?

In Freeland, Washington, the median home is worth about $387,600, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Freeland, Washington?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Freeland, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeland, Washington?

About 2.3% of people in Freeland, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeland, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeland, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,047 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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

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