Population 4,991 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Freeland
Household size in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Freeland are small: just 1.98 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.09 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Only two of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.6 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 56.9 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 57.7 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.1 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 59.1, Freeland is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west. Only three of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Freeland: 3.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only seven of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Freeland
Renters in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Freeland is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 26.7% of the housing in Freeland, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only four of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Freeland has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,256 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,033 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,362 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,706 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$449 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Freeland costs $1,706 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Washington overall ($1,875). Rent takes 34.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Freeland
Bachelor's degrees in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.5% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Freeland is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast. Freeland has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Washington cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Freeland: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Freeland has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Washington cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Freeland
| Period | Freeland | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Freeland has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only three have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Freeland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland | 1.98 | 59.1 | 3.5% | 15.6% | 26.7% | 1990 | $1,706 | 54.5% | 96.4% | 1.4% |
| Beverly Beach | 2.02 | 63.4 | 1.5% | 12.8% | 26.9% | 1990 | $1,349 | 44.6% | 93.9% | 5.3% |
| Langley | 2.11 | 61.6 | 2.2% | 17.6% | 27.3% | 1991 | $1,554 | 53.1% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| Midvale Corner | 2.58 | 55.7 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 13.7% | 1992 | $1,457 | 35.9% | 93.1% | 2.1% |
| Greenbank | 2.02 | 66.4 | 3.9% | 7.4% | 32.1% | 1993 | $1,915 | 58.6% | 98.3% | 4.4% |
| Clinton | 2.46 | 51.9 | 7.4% | 15.4% | 18.8% | 1988 | $1,730 | 44.6% | 95.9% | 5.0% |
| Nordland | 2.24 | 62.5 | 3.3% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 1993 | $1,458 | 44.5% | 94.1% | 0.0% |
| Hansville | 2.18 | 64.3 | 2.0% | 14.2% | 28.4% | 1996 | $2,145 | 46.4% | 95.6% | 7.4% |
| Port Hadlock | 2.05 | 57.8 | 1.1% | 14.6% | 18.1% | 1972 | $1,065 | 46.7% | 85.4% | 9.2% |
| Port Ludlow | 1.98 | 62.4 | 1.8% | 9.4% | 14.9% | 1992 | $1,761 | 46.2% | 96.5% | 5.2% |
| Port Hadlock-Irondale | 2.49 | 46.6 | 12.5% | 20.7% | 11.1% | 1986 | $1,285 | 26.5% | 94.3% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Freeland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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