City · Texas
Freeport, Texas
Freeport, city, in Brazoria County, Texas. Freeport had 10,508 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,696 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,621 (±31). GEOID 4827420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,508
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,696 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,621 ±31
Median household income
$61,134
±$8,503 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$135,900
±$27,139 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,176
±$185 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Freeport and what county is it in?
Freeport is a city in Brazoria County, Texas. It covers 15.4 square miles of land, 695 residents per square mile in 2020.
Freeport is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Freeport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,508 people lived in Freeport on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 10,696 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,621 (±31).
| Measure | Freeport | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,621 ±31 | 391,255 | −1,526 |
| Households | 3,877 ±327 | 133,898 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.23 | 2.82 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,078 ±358 | 150,321 | no clear change |
Freeport's population since 2000
From 12,708 in 2000 to 10,508 in 2025: down 17.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Freeport as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Freeport?
The median resident of Freeport is 34.5 years old; 31.5% are under 18 and 12.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 59.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.1%. 15.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Freeport | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 ±2.6 | 36.7 | +8.5 |
| Under 18 years | 31.5% ±3.8 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.1% ±3.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±3.7 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 59.2% ±8.0 pts | 31.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.1% ±5.2 pts | 41.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.8% ±6.9 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.3% ±4.8 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.8% ±6.6 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0% ±3.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 29.6% ±6.6 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.6% ±5.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.2% ±2.5 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.3% ±5.8 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Freeport earn?
Half of Freeport's 3,877 households earn less than $61,134 a year (±$8,503), against $97,993 in Brazoria County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $47,335 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,799 after inflation. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Freeport | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,134 ±$8,503 | $97,993 | +$13,799 |
| Mean household income | $77,911 ±$10,119 | $123,045 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,967 ±$3,344 | $42,527 | +$6,067 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7% ±5.1 pts | 7.4% | −11.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6% ±9.3 pts | 8.2% | −18.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3% ±5.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±4.4 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2% ±5.9 pts | 94.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Freeport?
Owners occupy 58.8% of Freeport's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $135,900 by its owner (±$27,139). The median renter pays $1,176 a month including utilities, and 28.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Freeport | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $135,900 ±$27,139 | $301,600 | +$36,091 |
| Median gross rent | $1,176 ±$185 | $1,454 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.2% ±10.8 pts | 38.6% | −17.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,571 ±$99 | $2,331 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8% ±7.1 pts | 74.1% | +14.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.2% ±7.1 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 5,078 ±358 | 150,321 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±3.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.1% ±7.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4% ±5.8 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6% ±3.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1% ±2.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±3.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Freeport building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Freeport in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Freeport work and get to work?
85.1% of Freeport's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Freeport | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±5.6 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.1% ±6.2 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±5.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±2.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±3.8 | 30.6 min | +6.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Freeport?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Freeport, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,522 (Tract 6643) to $67,452 (Tract 6644).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6643Brazoria County | 5,473 | $49,522 |
| Tract 6644Brazoria County | 5,059 | $67,452 |
| Tract 6645.01Brazoria County | 4,506 | $79,375 |
| Tract 6642Brazoria County | 2,251 | $75,938 |
| Tract 6641Brazoria County | 5,196 | $80,783 |
| Tract 9900Brazoria County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Freeport) · Census block assignment files
How does Freeport compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Freeport is the 3,104th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 244th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Freeport ranks 568th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 244th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 663rd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 717th | 979 |
| Median household income | 568th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 596th | 978 |
| Median home value | 692nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 388th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 411th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 862nd | 877 |
| Median age | 633rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 787th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 514th | 976 |
Freeport's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Freeport with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Freeport?
12 of the 57 figures for Freeport on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Freeport are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Freeport.