Freer, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Freer, Texas had a total population of 2,253, the 695th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $64,145, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.1%.
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
- Unemployment rate of 13.2% is notably above the national average.
Freer Quick Facts
How Freer Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,686 | 2,253 | No clear change (-16.1%) |
| Median household income | $64,997 | $64,145 | No clear change (-1.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $65,104 | $95,500 | No clear change (+46.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $726 | $739 | No clear change (+1.8%) |
How Freer Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 14.1%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 85.9%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 18.5%
- HS Diploma: 50.9%
- Some College: 17.0%
- Associate's: 3.9%
- Bachelor's: 5.7%
- Graduate+: 4.1%
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Other Cities in Duval County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benavides | 1,470 | $45,216 | 21.9% | $70,600 |
| Realitos | 32 | N/A | 68.8% | N/A |
| Concepcion | 16 | N/A | 25.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Freer
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Quintas Fronterizas | 2,203 | N/A | $145,000 | 2.9% | 29.9% |
| Canadian | 2,241 | $58,811 | $161,600 | 15.3% | 6.6% |
| Sheldon | 2,208 | $68,750 | N/A | 7.3% | 0.8% |
| Kountze | 2,367 | $65,969 | $127,300 | 22.3% | 11.5% |
| Ben Bolt | 2,152 | $61,741 | $100,000 | 17.0% | 16.3% |
Population Overview
Freer is a small community located in Texas, within Duval County. The total population is 2,253. It ranks as the 695th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Freer is 31.5 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Freer is $64,145. This is 18% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 13.2%. This is 151% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $95,500. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Freer is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Freer has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 14.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (14.1%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (85.9% vs 39.7%).
Education
9.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Freer, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Freer, Texas?
Freer, Texas has a population of 2,253 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Freer, TX?
The median household income in Freer is $64,145, which is 21% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Freer, TX?
The poverty rate in Freer is 20.1%. This means approximately 452 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Freer, Texas?
Freer's population is 14.1% White, 0.0% Black, 85.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Freer, TX?
The median home value in Freer is $95,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.
How educated is Freer, Texas?
9.7% of adults (25+) in Freer hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.