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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Freestone County

Texas · 17,867 residents · 877.731 sq mi
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Freestone County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,283. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,867
+13%since 1990
from 15,818 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+3%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,283
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,561 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,338
+52%since 1990
from $10,735 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.2%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
21.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(12,401)
Black19%(3,011)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(421)
Asian0.3%(49)
Diversity Score47.7%(7,539)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(12,823)
Black18.8%(3,359)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,465)
Asian0.2%(44)
Diversity Score54%(9,642)
Diversity Score
54
+13%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$164,200+198%
Population22,849+10%
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FREESTONE COUNTY VS
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Home value$186,400+238%
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FREESTONE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freestone County, Texas?

Freestone County, Texas has about 17,867 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Freestone County, Texas?

The typical household in Freestone County, Texas earns about $31,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freestone County, Texas expensive?

In Freestone County, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,100, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Freestone County, Texas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Freestone County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freestone County, Texas?

About 14.2% of people in Freestone County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freestone County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Freestone County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,049 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 6Census Tract 1.01Census Tract 7Census Tract 4Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 9Census Tract 2Census Tract 3
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 75840ZIP 75860ZIP 75859ZIP 76693ZIP 75838ZIP 75848
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