Freeburg, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 401, Freeburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Freeburg is a small community located in Missouri, within Osage County. The total population is 401. It ranks as the 573rd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Freeburg is 47.6 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 22.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Freeburg is $48,125. This is 32% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $131,700. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Freeburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Freeburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Freeburg, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.