Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Freedom, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,488

Median Agei

33.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.5%1,346

Two or More

4.2%62

Black

3.3%49

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%29

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%27

High School Diploma

45.4%430

Some College (<1 yr)

8%76

Some College (1+ yr)

6.5%62

Associate's Degree

17.2%163

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%83

Master's Degree

1.9%18

Professional Degree

0.4%4

Doctorate

0.3%3

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

11.4%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$100,900

Median Renti

$1,003

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.6%404

Renter-Occupied

35.4%221

Total Units

731

Homeownership

64.6%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.4%54

$50K–$100K

35.9%145

$100K–$150K

30%121

$150K–$200K

11.1%45

$200K–$300K

5.2%21

$300K–$500K

4.5%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

0.7%5

1990–1999

1.2%9

1980–1989

11.4%83

1970–1979

5.5%40

1960–1969

7.8%57

1950–1959

10.7%78

1940–1949

16.7%122

1939 or earlier

46.1%337

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93.9%587

Electricity

3.4%21

Fuel Oil

2.1%13

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,327

Mean Household Incomei

$71,399

Per Capita Incomei

$30,232

Poverty Ratei

20.4%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

827

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%25

$10K–$15K

3.5%22

$15K–$20K

2.1%13

$20K–$25K

7.8%49

$25K–$30K

6.1%38

$30K–$35K

1%6

$35K–$40K

2.2%14

$40K–$45K

4.8%30

$45K–$50K

2.9%18

$50K–$60K

3%19

$60K–$75K

13.1%82

$75K–$100K

37%231

$100K–$125K

1.8%11

$125K–$150K

5.1%32

$150K–$200K

4.6%29

$200K+

1%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

123

Avg. Tenant Renti

$414/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing56 homes98% occupied$414/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,327/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

80%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

16%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.1%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

789

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

808

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured