Freemansburg is a borough located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Freemansburg has a 2024 population of 2,902. Freemansburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,869 in 2020.
The average household income in Freemansburg is $110,738 with a poverty rate of 8.03%. The median age in Freemansburg is 40 years: 38.4 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Freemansburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,516 | 52.8% |
| Two or more races | 669 | 23.3% |
| Other race | 357 | 12.43% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 7.91% |
| Asian | 102 | 3.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,253 | 2.27 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 524 | 2.77 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 469 | 2.04 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Non Family | 219 | 1.44 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Male | 41 | 2.9 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
2.37
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 6.32% |
| Associates Degree | 230 | 11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 322 | 15.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 5.31% |
| High School Graduate | 852 | 40.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 5.6% |
| Some College | 326 | 15.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,144 | 1,045 | 355 |
| Hispanic | 680 | 638 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 491 | 450 | 32 |
| Other Race | 201 | 190 | 37 |
| Black | 115 | 115 | 2 |
| Asian | 102 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,000 | $47,946 | $52,212 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,813 | $108,542 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,277 | $47,434 | $45,463 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,667 | $21,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,995 | $49,178 | $41,538 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $55,379 | $31,932 |
$45,995
Average Earnings
$49,178
Average Male
$41,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.47% of Freemansburg residents speak only English, while 29.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,419 | 132 | 9.3% |
| Multiple | 669 | 64 | 9.57% |
| Hispanic | 959 | 49 | 5.11% |
| Other | 357 | 12 | 3.36% |
| Black | 227 | 6 | 2.64% |
8.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.55%
Male Poverty Rate
6.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Freemansburg is Multiple, with 9.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Freemansburg is Black, with 2.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.85% |
| Some College | 10.25% |
| High School | 6.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.44% |
| Female Employed | 2.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,317 | $115,854 |
| Households | $96,696 | $110,738 |
| Married Families | $91,087 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,797 | $69,209 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 4.41% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.19% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.76% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.08% |
| Black | 3 | 2.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.8%
Born in Freemansburg
87.29%
Native Born
12.71%
Foreign Born
5.99%
Non Citizen
6.72%
Naturalized
87.29% of Freemansburg residents were born in the United States, with 48.8% having been born in Pennsylvania. 5.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,944 | 9 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 2,935 | 8 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 2,927 | 8 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 2,919 | 9 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 2,910 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 2,902 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 2,894 | 53 | 1.87% |
| 2022 | 2,841 | -20 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 2,861 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 2,869 | 241 | 9.17% |
| 2019 | 2,628 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 2,636 | 14 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 2,622 | 8 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 2,614 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 2,607 | -9 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 2,616 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 2,620 | -9 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 2,629 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 2,634 | -6 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 2,640 | 0 | 0% |