Freeport
City in Brazoria County, Texas
Freeport is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, with 10,696 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Quintana, 2.4 miles SE.
- 10,696residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 15.4 sq miland area · 39.9 km²
- 695 / sq mipopulation density
- 77541ZIP code
About Freeport
Freeport is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States, located on the Gulf of Mexico, founded in 1912. According to the 2020 census, the city population was 10,696, down from 12,049 in 2010.
Freeport's economic growth began in 1939 with the construction of Dow Chemical Company facilities, which remain its largest employer and are the largest integrated chemical manufacturing facility in the United States.
In 2002, Freeport LNG was founded; an LNG export terminal was developed in the early 2010s after the US shale gas revolution and came online in 2019. In June 2022 a pipeline rupture and explosion closed the terminal until February 2023.
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Living in Freeport
- Median household income
- $61,134
- Median home value
- $135,900
- Median rent
- $1,176/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Freeport had 10,696 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,696 |
|---|---|
| Density | 695 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Freeport at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brazoria County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,696 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.40 sq mi (39.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.9433° N, 95.3561° W |
| ZIP code | 77541 |
| Official website | freeport.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4827420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Freeport
- Quintana2.4 mi SE
- Oyster Creek4.4 mi NE
- Surfside Beach4.5 mi E
- Clute6.2 mi NW
- Jones Creek7.1 mi W
- Richwood8.7 mi N
- Lake Jackson9.4 mi NW
- Brazoria14.4 mi NW
- Angleton16.4 mi N
- Bailey's Prairie16.6 mi NW
- Wild Peach Village19.5 mi NW
- Danbury19.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Freeport
What county is Freeport in?
Freeport is in Brazoria County, Texas.
What is the population of Freeport, TX?
10,696 people lived in Freeport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Freeport, TX?
The ZIP code of Freeport is 77541.
What is the elevation of Freeport?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Freeport?
Quintana (2.4 mi), Oyster Creek (4.4 mi), Surfside Beach (4.5 mi), Clute (6.2 mi), Jones Creek (7.1 mi).
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