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Freeport, TX
City in Brazoria County, Texas.
Population
10,621
Land area
15.4sq mi
People per sq mi
690
ZIP codes
0
Freeport and its ZIP codes
Freeport at a glance
- Freeport is about 6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 259th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $61,134 a year, 22% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,900 (52% below Texas) and median rent is $1,176 a month.
Local data for Freeport, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Freeport, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,134
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$135,900
Median rent
$1,176/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,396), Irish Americans (317), German Americans (295).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazoria County. PPP loans are for Freeport.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,467
124,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.12B
FY 2026, $5,702 per person
How people get to work
Freeport, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Freeport, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27,418
22.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Freeport, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.5%
U.S. 11.1% +18.4 pts
Cities near Freeport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| QuintanaTown | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| Oyster CreekCity | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| Surfside BeachCity | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| CluteCity | 6.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Jones CreekVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake JacksonCity | 9 mi | 19.7 |
| RichwoodCity | 9.5 mi | 4.5 |
| BrazoriaCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| AngletonCity | 16 mi | 11.7 |
| Bailey's PrairieVillage | 17 mi | 7 |
| DanburyCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10 |
| SargentCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.5 |
| Holiday LakesTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| SweenyCity | 22 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freeport, TX in?
- Freeport is in Brazoria County, Texas.
- What is the population of Freeport, TX?
- About 10,621 people live in Freeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freeport?
- Nearby places include Quintana (3 mi), Oyster Creek (4 mi), Surfside Beach (5.1 mi), Clute (6.9 mi), Jones Creek (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023