freeport, texas

Freeport is a city located in Brazoria County, Texas and is situated in East Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,708. Dow Chemical is the major employer in Freeport, as the company operates a large chemical plant complex in Freeport.

Geography

Freeport is located at 28°57'34" North, 95°21'25" West (28.959527, -95.356941). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.4 km² (13.3 mi²). 30.8 km² (11.9 mi²) of it is land and 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.54% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 12,708 people, 4,163 households, and 3,097 families residing in the city. The population density is 413.0/km² (1,069.6/mi²). There are 4,841 housing units at an average density of 157.3/km² (407.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 61.55% White, 13.38% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 20.91% from other races, and 3.24% from two or more races. 52.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 4,163 households out of which 45.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% are married couples living together, 16.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% are non-families. 21.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.05 and the average family size is 3.59. In the city the population is spread out with 35.7% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 27 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $30,245, and the median income for a family is $32,421. Males have a median income of $30,714 versus $17,028 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,426. 22.9% of the population and 22.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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