Freemansburg, PA Demographics

A map of Freemansburg's Population by Race

Freemansburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,894, a less than 1% change from the 2,875 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.2% White, 38.5% Hispanic, 11.7% Black, 3.9% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Freemansburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Freemansburg has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Freemansburg, that probability was 65.7% in 2020 and 64.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Freemansburg is ranked the 491st 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). Freemansburg was ranked the 485th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Freemansburg's White Population

1,251 residents of Freemansburg, or 43.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Freemansburg is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Freemansburg ranks 1844th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freemansburg's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Freemansburg's population has decreased from 46.0% to 43.2%.

Freemansburg is less White than neighboring Middletown (64.2% White), Bethlehem (56.1% White), Hellertown (78.2% White), Fountain Hill (66% White), and Old Orchard (77.9% White).

Freemansburg's Black Population

340 residents of Freemansburg, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Freemansburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Freemansburg ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freemansburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Black residents' share of Freemansburg's population has decreased from 12.8% to 11.7%.

Freemansburg is more Black than neighboring Middletown (5.3% Black), Bethlehem (8.2% Black), Hellertown (0.9% Black), Fountain Hill (3% Black), and Old Orchard (7.6% Black).

Freemansburg's Asian Population

112 residents of Freemansburg, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Freemansburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Freemansburg ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freemansburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 107.4%. Asian residents' share of Freemansburg's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.9%.

Freemansburg is more Asian than neighboring Middletown (1.4% Asian), Bethlehem (2.8% Asian), Hellertown (0.3% Asian), and Fountain Hill (0.4% Asian). Freemansburg is less Asian than neighboring Old Orchard (4% Asian).

Freemansburg's Hispanic Population

1,115 residents of Freemansburg, or 38.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Freemansburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Freemansburg ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freemansburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Freemansburg's population has increased from 33.5% to 38.5%.

Freemansburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (25.9% Hispanic), Bethlehem (28.7% Hispanic), Hellertown (16.6% Hispanic), Fountain Hill (28.6% Hispanic), and Old Orchard (5% Hispanic).

Freemansburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Freemansburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Freemansburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Freemansburg ranks 87th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freemansburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Freemansburg's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Freemansburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middletown (0.3% Native American/Other), Bethlehem (0.5% Native American/Other), and Hellertown (1.6% Native American/Other).

Freemansburg's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Freemansburg, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Freemansburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Freemansburg ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freemansburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Freemansburg's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.6%.

Freemansburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Hellertown (2.4% Multiracial), and Fountain Hill (2% Multiracial). Freemansburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (2.9% Multiracial), Bethlehem (3.6% Multiracial), and Old Orchard (5.6% 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.