Freeland, WA Demographics

A map of Freeland's Population by Race

Freeland, Washington has an estimated population of 1,548, a dramatic decrease from the 2,252 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 10.5% Multiracial, 3.3% Native American/Other, 1.2% Black, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.3% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 29.4% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Freeland is ranked the 351st most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 299th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Freeland's White Population

1,302 residents of Freeland, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Freeland is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Freeland ranks 194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's White population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. White residents' share of Freeland's population has increased from 83.5% to 84.1%.

Freeland is more White than neighboring Port Gamble Tribal Community (25.2% White). Freeland is less White than neighboring Hansville (94.7% White), Langley (92.4% White), Marrowstone (97.8% White), and Camano (87.3% White).

Freeland's Black Population

19 residents of Freeland, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Freeland is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Freeland ranks 244th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Freeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Freeland is more Black than neighboring Hansville (0.8% Black), Langley (0% Black), Marrowstone (0% Black), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (1.1% Black). Freeland is less Black than neighboring Camano (1.9% Black).

Freeland's Asian Population

5 residents of Freeland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Freeland is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Freeland ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 86.5%. Asian residents' share of Freeland's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.3%.

Freeland is more Asian than neighboring Marrowstone (0% Asian). Freeland is less Asian than neighboring Hansville (1.2% Asian), Langley (2.4% Asian), Camano (2.9% Asian), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (0.8% Asian).

Freeland's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Freeland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Freeland is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Freeland ranks 466th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 93.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Freeland's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.5%.

Freeland is less Hispanic than neighboring Hansville (1.5% Hispanic), Langley (3.5% Hispanic), Marrowstone (0.9% Hispanic), Camano (3.2% Hispanic), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (9.6% Hispanic).

Freeland's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Freeland, or 3.3% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Freeland ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Freeland's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.3%.

Freeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hansville (0% Native American/Other), Langley (0.3% Native American/Other), Marrowstone (0.5% Native American/Other), and Camano (1.2% Native American/Other). Freeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Gamble Tribal Community (57.2% Native American/Other).

Freeland's Multiracial Population

163 residents of Freeland, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Freeland is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Freeland ranks 228th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Freeland's population has increased from 6.9% to 10.5%.

Freeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Hansville (1.8% Multiracial), Langley (1.3% Multiracial), Marrowstone (0.8% Multiracial), Camano (3.5% Multiracial), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (6.1% 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.