Freeburg, PA Demographics

A map of Freeburg's Population by Race

Freeburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 814, a dramatic increase from the 557 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.3% White, 10.4% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 2.0% Black, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Freeburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Freeburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Freeburg, that probability was 14.6% in 2020 and 30.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Freeburg is ranked the 1092nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Freeburg was ranked the 1282nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Freeburg's White Population

670 residents of Freeburg, or 82.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Freeburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Freeburg ranks 818th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeburg's White population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. White residents' share of Freeburg's population has decreased from 92.3% to 82.3%.

Freeburg is less White than neighboring Kreamer (99.2% White), Port Trevorton (94% White), Selinsgrove (86.4% White), Mount Pleasant Mills (86.7% White), and Herndon (94.5% White).

Freeburg's Black Population

16 residents of Freeburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Freeburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Freeburg ranks 1003rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Black residents' share of Freeburg's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.0%.

Freeburg is more Black than neighboring Kreamer (0% Black), Port Trevorton (0% Black), Mount Pleasant Mills (0% Black), and Herndon (0% Black). Freeburg is less Black than neighboring Selinsgrove (3.8% Black).

Freeburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Freeburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Freeburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Freeburg ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeburg's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Freeburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Freeburg is less Asian than neighboring Port Trevorton (0.3% Asian), and Selinsgrove (1.8% Asian).

Freeburg's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Freeburg, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Freeburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Freeburg ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 94.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Freeburg's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.1%.

Freeburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Kreamer (0.8% Hispanic), Port Trevorton (0% Hispanic), Selinsgrove (4% Hispanic), Mount Pleasant Mills (0.4% Hispanic), and Herndon (3% Hispanic).

Freeburg's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Freeburg, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Freeburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Freeburg ranks 938th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Freeburg's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Freeburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kreamer (0% Native American/Other), Port Trevorton (0.9% Native American/Other), Mount Pleasant Mills (0% Native American/Other), and Herndon (0% Native American/Other). Freeburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Selinsgrove (1.8% Native American/Other).

Freeburg's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Freeburg, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Freeburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Freeburg ranks 898th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 347.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Freeburg's population has increased from 3.4% to 10.4%.

Freeburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Kreamer (0% Multiracial), Port Trevorton (4.8% Multiracial), Selinsgrove (2.2% Multiracial), and Herndon (2.5% Multiracial). Freeburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Pleasant Mills (12.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.