Freeburg, Pennsylvania
Freeburg: Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania
About
Freeburg is a city located in the county of Snyder in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 575 and a population density of 1,797 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 566 inhabitants.
The city was created 228 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Freeburg
| Population : | 566 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Snyder County |
| Area : | 0.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,690 feet / 515 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1796 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:22:51 (25th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 17827 |
| Density : | 1,769 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Freeburg is located at 40°45'47"N 76°56'22"W (40.7631400, -76.9394200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Freeburg decreased by 1.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 575 | - | census |
| 2011 | 573 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 572 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 570 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 574 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 577 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 573 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 573 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 567 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 566 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 566 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 65,327 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 64,764 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 62,431 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 64,757 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 91.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,191 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 26,673 |
Freeburg zip code is 17827.
County name: Snyder, County
fips: 42109
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 26,673 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $129,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,169 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $420 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $791 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 13 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,557 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 107,163 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 287,718 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 695,105 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,810 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,905 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,040 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,045 |
| 2019 total employment : | 13,562 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 449,208 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,260 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,704 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,972 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,216 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 184 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,276 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 374 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,033 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 128.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 503.60 |
Schools in Freeburg
College & universities near Freeburg, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216278 | Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove (PA) | 17870-1025 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Freeburg, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Freeburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Freeburg Post Office | Freeburg (PA) | 17827 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Freeburg , Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 4,223 people.
- Freeburg , Missouri human settlement in Osage County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 420 people.
Other cities in Snyder County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Snyder County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Selinsgrove | 5,913 | Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
| Shamokin Dam | 1,699 | Borough in northeastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
| McClure | 919 | Borough in southwestern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
