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Freemansburg, PA


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Freemansburg, Pennsylvania

Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, in Northampton county, is 1 miles E of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 47 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan area. Freemansburg has a population of 1,897.

The People and Families of Freemansburg

In Freemansburg, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 12% of Freemansburg is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for Pennsylvania, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Freemansburg is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freemansburg had a median family income of $48,333.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Freemansburg Housing

About 74% of housing units in Freemansburg are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In Freemansburg, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Freemansburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFreemansburg Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Freemansburg Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Freemansburg, PA

Comparing Freemansburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built27
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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