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Freeport, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 41 miles SW of Galveston, Texas (center to center) and 56 miles S of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Brazoria metropolitan area. Freeport has a population of 12,708.
In Freeport, about 53% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Freeport, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Approximately 38% of Freeport is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Freeport.
In 2000, Freeport had a median family income of $32,421.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Freeport residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Freeport, 57% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i Freeport.
In Freeport, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Freeport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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