Freestone County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Freestone County is located in Texas with a total population of 19,813. It is the 124th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Freestone County is 41.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Freestone County is $58,460. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $164,400. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Freestone County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Freestone County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.5% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (16.8%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.