Freeburg, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 814, 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 Pennsylvania, within Snyder County. The total population is 814. It ranks as the 1092nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Freeburg is 50.1 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 11.8% 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 $60,694. This is 22% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.7%. This is 77% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $185,000. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Freeburg is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Freeburg, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.