Freestone County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Freestone County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48161
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 877.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 891.99 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.701749
- Longitude
- -96.144957
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,450
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,927
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,586 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,857 | 14.7% |
| White | 13,145 | 67.6% |
| Black | 2,909 | 15.0% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,214 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,715 | 11.5% |
| White | 10,571 | 70.8% |
| Black | 2,383 | 16.0% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 152 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,049
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,090
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,285
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,164 | 65.7% |
| Black | 2,908 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,506
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,523 | 21.9% |
| Republican | 7,204 | 62.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,779 | 15.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,480 | 47.6% |
| Female | 6,025 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,030 | 78.5% |
| Hispanic | 818 | 7.1% |
| Black | 920 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,029
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,082 | 56.3% |
| Hispanic | 241 | 29.5% |
| Black | 368 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 28 | 29.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,886 | 52.7% |
| Female | 3,142 | 52.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,845 (27.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,350 (16.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,123
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $174,076
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $813
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.4%
- Work From Home
- 8.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.