Freedom Plains, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 606, Freedom Plains'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

Freedom Plains is a small community located in New York, within Dutchess County. The total population is 606. It ranks as the 1006th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Freedom Plains is 37.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Freedom Plains is $44,536. This is 48% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.0%. This is 93% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Freedom Plains, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $281,600. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Freedom Plains is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.2% vs 13.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Freedom Plains, New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.