Freemansburg, Pennsylvania
Freemansburg: Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Freemansburg is a city located in the county of Northampton in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,636 and a population density of 3,562 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,617 inhabitants.
The city was created 195 years ago in 1829.
Quick Facts about Freemansburg
| Population : | 2,617 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Northampton County |
| Postal code : | 18017 |
| Area : | 0.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,066 feet / 325 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1830 (195 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:41:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,536 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Freemansburg is located at 40°37'35"N 75°20'45"W (40.6264900, -75.3457400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Freemansburg decreased by 0.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,636 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,638 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,632 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,623 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,618 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,609 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,615 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,622 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,634 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,629 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,617 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,536 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,836 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,849 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,832 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 4.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 83.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 675 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 32.3% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 32.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $191,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,415 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $515 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $875 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,494 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 91,216 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 223,776 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 426,242 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,943 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,360 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,321 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 47.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,371 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 726 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 404 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 81 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,102 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 101 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,063 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,425.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.83 |
Schools in Freemansburg
College & universities near Freemansburg, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491677 | Lehigh Valley Barber School | Bethlehem (PA) | 18018-3906 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Freemansburg, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Freemansburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Post Office | Bethlehem (PA) | 18016 |
Other cities in Northampton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Easton | 26,978 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lower Saucon | 10,813 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Northampton | 9,852 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Hellertown | 5,820 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Nazareth | 5,688 | Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bangor | 5,210 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Palmer Heights | 3,762 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Pen Argyl | 3,540 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,307 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| North Catasauqua | 2,825 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bath | 2,756 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Wind Gap | 2,732 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Old Orchard | 2,434 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Walnutport | 2,115 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| East Bangor | 1,624 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Freemansburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
