Freeland, PA Demographics

A map of Freeland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,004	2,737	78.3%	71.4%
Hispanic	697	882	18.2%	23.0%
Multiracial	124	126	3.2%	3.3%
Native American/Other	12	8	0.3%	0.2%
Black	0	55	0.0%	1.4%
Asian	0	25	0.0%	0.7%

Freeland, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,837, a less than 1% change from the 3,833 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.3% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Freeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Freeland has become considerably less 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 Freeland, that probability was 43.6% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Freeland is ranked the 378th 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). Freeland was ranked the 375th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Freeland's White Population

3,004 residents of Freeland, or 78.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Freeland is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Freeland ranks 1717th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's White population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Freeland's population has increased from 71.4% to 78.3%.

Freeland is more White than neighboring Pardeesville (74.6% White). Freeland is less White than neighboring Jeddo (95.6% White), Beech Mountain Lakes (88.5% White), Lattimer (100% White), and Hickory Hills (92.5% White).

Freeland's Black Population

0 residents of Freeland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Freeland is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Freeland ranks 784th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Freeland's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Freeland is less Black than neighboring Beech Mountain Lakes (0.9% Black).

Freeland's Asian Population

0 residents of Freeland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Freeland is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Freeland ranks 807th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Freeland's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Freeland's Hispanic Population

697 residents of Freeland, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Freeland is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Freeland ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Freeland's population has decreased from 23.0% to 18.2%.

Freeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Jeddo (4.4% Hispanic), Beech Mountain Lakes (8.2% Hispanic), Lattimer (0% Hispanic), and Hickory Hills (0% Hispanic). Freeland is less Hispanic than neighboring Pardeesville (25.4% Hispanic).

Freeland's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Freeland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Freeland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Freeland ranks 1249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Freeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Freeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jeddo (0% Native American/Other), Beech Mountain Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Lattimer (0% Native American/Other), Pardeesville (0% Native American/Other), and Hickory Hills (0% Native American/Other).

Freeland's Multiracial Population

124 residents of Freeland, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Freeland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Freeland ranks 980th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Freeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Freeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Jeddo (0% Multiracial), Beech Mountain Lakes (2.4% Multiracial), Lattimer (0% Multiracial), and Pardeesville (0% Multiracial). Freeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Hickory Hills (7.5% 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.