Freedom, CA Demographics

A map of Freedom's Population by Race

Freedom, California has an estimated population of 3,172, a large decrease from the 3,835 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% Hispanic, 18.4% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Freedom, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Freedom has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Freedom, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Freedom is ranked the 778th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Freedom was ranked the 719th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Freedom's White Population

583 residents of Freedom, or 18.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Freedom is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Freedom ranks 1310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freedom's White population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of Freedom's population has decreased from 19.0% to 18.4%.

Freedom is more White than neighboring Watsonville (12.7% White). Freedom is less White than neighboring Amesti (44% White), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (78.4% White), La Selva Beach (78.8% White), and Corralitos (57.4% White).

Freedom's Black Population

59 residents of Freedom, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Freedom is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Freedom ranks 1126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freedom's Black population has grown by an estimated 268.8%. Black residents' share of Freedom's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.9%.

Freedom is more Black than neighboring Amesti (0% Black), Watsonville (0.4% Black), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (0% Black), La Selva Beach (0% Black), and Corralitos (0% Black).

Freedom's Asian Population

36 residents of Freedom, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Freedom is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Freedom ranks 891st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freedom's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Asian residents' share of Freedom's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.1%.

Freedom is more Asian than neighboring Amesti (0.2% Asian), and Corralitos (0% Asian). Freedom is less Asian than neighboring Watsonville (2.5% Asian), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (7.1% Asian), and La Selva Beach (2.4% Asian).

Freedom's Hispanic Population

2,355 residents of Freedom, or 74.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Freedom is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Freedom ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freedom's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Freedom's population has decreased from 76.1% to 74.2%.

Freedom is more Hispanic than neighboring Amesti (51.9% Hispanic), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (13.1% Hispanic), La Selva Beach (10% Hispanic), and Corralitos (39.1% Hispanic). Freedom is less Hispanic than neighboring Watsonville (82.3% Hispanic).

Freedom's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Freedom, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Freedom is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Freedom ranks 1470th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freedom's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Freedom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Freedom is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amesti (0% Native American/Other), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Corralitos (0% Native American/Other). Freedom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Watsonville (0.7% Native American/Other), and La Selva Beach (1.5% Native American/Other).

Freedom's Multiracial Population

137 residents of Freedom, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Freedom is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Freedom ranks 1284th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freedom's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Freedom's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.3%.

Freedom is more Multiracial than neighboring Amesti (3.9% Multiracial), Watsonville (1.4% Multiracial), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (1.4% Multiracial), and Corralitos (3.5% Multiracial). Freedom is less Multiracial than neighboring La Selva Beach (7.2% 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.