Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Freer, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,253

Median Agei

31.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

85.9%1,935

White

14.1%317

Black

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%107

High School Diploma

44%677

Some College (<1 yr)

0.7%11

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%250

Associate's Degree

3.9%60

Bachelor's Degree

5.6%87

Master's Degree

4.1%63

HS or Higher

81.5%

BA or Higher

9.7%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$95,500

Median Renti

$739

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.6%545

Renter-Occupied

31.4%249

Total Units

1,078

Homeownership

68.6%

Vacancy Rate

26.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%7

2010–2019

2.1%23

2000–2009

14.9%161

1990–1999

8.2%88

1980–1989

30.8%332

1970–1979

26.9%290

1960–1969

6.6%71

1950–1959

0.4%4

1940–1949

9.5%102

Heating Fuel

Electricity

96.7%768

Utility Gas

3.3%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,145

Mean Household Incomei

$74,727

Per Capita Incomei

$30,171

Poverty Ratei

20.1%

Unemploymenti

13.2%

Labor Forcei

969

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

102

Avg. Tenant Renti

$403/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing15 homes96% occupied$363/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes77% occupied$425/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,145/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

65.5%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

32%

Moderate / aboveOver $51K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80.8% of subsidized households are minority

16.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

311.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

841

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

149(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.8%Insured

21.2%Uninsured