Population 11,895 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Freeport
Household size in Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Freeport holds 2.86 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.93, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
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 Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.7 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Freeport is 36.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.5, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
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 Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Freeport: 23.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 16 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 Freeport
Renters in Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.1% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Freeport than nationally: 38.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 64.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Freeport: 23.5% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Freeport is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing. Only 14 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $669 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $691 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $910 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,172 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$503 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Freeport pays $1,172 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $503 a month since 2006–10, up 75%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Freeport
Bachelor's degrees in Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Freeport: 9.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 16 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.3% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.3% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.1% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.6% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Freeport never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 13.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Freeport
| Period | Freeport | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Freeport is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Freeport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 2.86 | 36.7 | 23.1% | 38.2% | 23.5% | 1967 | $1,172 | 9.2% | 82.6% | 6.0% |
| Oyster Creek | 2.23 | 47.6 | 7.0% | 14.7% | 26.7% | 1988 | $935 | 8.6% | 81.2% | 6.9% |
| Surfside Beach | 1.81 | 57.8 | 1.7% | 16.2% | 70.4% | 1987 | $1,600 | 44.8% | 96.3% | 5.3% |
| Clute | 2.53 | 32.3 | 20.6% | 47.3% | 17.0% | 1988 | $1,200 | 16.8% | 85.6% | 8.2% |
| Lake Jackson | 2.63 | 38.2 | 11.1% | 36.3% | 7.4% | 1982 | $1,504 | 28.1% | 92.3% | 6.8% |
| Richwood | 2.54 | 37.6 | 15.9% | 37.0% | 9.2% | 1982 | $1,481 | 25.9% | 86.1% | 9.2% |
| Perry Landing | 3.23 | 33.4 | 13.2% | 9.0% | 29.9% | 1977 | $933 | 5.3% | 69.9% | 2.9% |
| Jones Creek | 3.11 | 36.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 25.0% | 1974 | $935 | 14.0% | 80.2% | 5.8% |
| Lake Jackson Farms | 2.75 | 36.7 | 7.9% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 1989 | $1,590 | 1.2% | 65.0% | 4.5% |
| Brazoria | 2.72 | 41.9 | 8.5% | 17.7% | 27.5% | 1987 | $1,137 | 16.8% | 84.8% | 3.7% |
| Old Brazoria | 2.68 | 46.1 | 8.3% | 14.4% | 15.6% | 1990 | $1,239 | 27.5% | 89.6% | 4.7% |
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 Freeport. 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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