Freestone County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Freestone County, Texas has a population of 20,049, the 122nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,960 and the median home value is $168,000. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Freestone County Quick Facts

Population 20,049

Median Household Income $59,96090% MOE ±$5,424

Median Home Value $168,00090% MOE ±$8,792

Poverty Rate 12.3%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.0%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 41.1 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 75.4%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.3%

Cities/Places 5

Population 20,049 122nd of 254

Median Income $59,960 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 3.0%

How Freestone County 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	19,714	20,049	+1.7%
Median household income	$60,884	$59,960	No clear change (-1.5%)
Median home value¹	$137,593	$168,000	+22.1%
Median gross rent	$892	$853	No clear change (-4.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Freestone

$59,960

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Freestone

$168,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.6%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 32.7%

$100K+ 27.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

9.9%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

49.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.4%

Renter 24.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $853/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

24.3%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Freestone County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Teague	3,476	$61,433	13.3%	$119,900
Fairfield	2,924	$47,250	21.5%	$169,500
Wortham	1,160	$46,316	13.0%	$129,000
Oakwood	570	$37,396	29.6%	$111,500
Kirvin	65	$89,000	7.7%	$116,100

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Population Overview

Freestone County is located in Texas with a total population of 20,049. It is the 122nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Freestone County is 41.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Freestone County is $59,960. This is 24% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $168,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Freestone County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% 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 63.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.2% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (17.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Freestone County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Freestone County, Texas?

Freestone County has a population of 20,049, making it the 122nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Freestone County?

The median household income in Freestone County is $59,960 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in Freestone County, Texas?

Freestone County contains 5 Census-designated places.