Freeman Population

2010–2026

1,299

2026 projection

2.3% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Freeman. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,299-60.46%
20251,305-30.23%
20241,308-60.46%
20231,314-10.08%
20221,31500.00%
20211,315-141.05%
20201,329-80.60%
20191,337+10.07%
20181,336-40.30%
20171,340+90.68%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Freeman has a population change lower than Hutchinson County, South Dakota, and the U.S.

  • South Dakota+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Hutchinson County−0.1%
  • Freeman−1.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Freeman Demographics

37.8median age

Median age

Female33.2 yrs
Male41.5 yrs

Adults

1,056
319 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults737 other adults

Sex

Female 53% · 829Male 47% · 736

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 16 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Freeman Income

$57,440median household income

Median household income

$57,440

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,875

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20.9%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Freeman Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%54%50%
Never married29%30%28%
Divorced10%11%10%
Widowed8%4%12%
Separated<1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201