Freestone County
Freestone County is a Balanced Economic Region
Freestone County is a balanced economic region in terms of industrial sectors. U.S. Census survey data indicated the top three industry sectors in 2018 in Freestone County were healthcare, government and oil, gas and mining. However, Agriculture in Freestone County, at 3.81% of the total county industry, was the highest percentage of any county in Texas. The 2017 Census of Agriculture listed Freestone as the 20th-largest county in Texas in sales of Poultry & Eggs, at $40,363,000 in sales and an inventory of 2,200,784 broilers and other meat-type chickens. Energy generation is also a significant segment of Freestone’s industrial base. The Jewett Mine is located in both Freestone and Limestone County and supplies lignite to the Limestone Electric Generating Station owned by NRG Texas. The Freestone Energy Center generates electricity as a natural gas-fired facility located on approximately 500 acres near Fairfield, Texas.
Freestone County also has a very successful industrial base centered in Fairfield at the Fairfield Industrial Park North. The park is 45 acres and includes industry leading companies such as Norwesco, Archrock, Custom Hose, Baker Hughes, Windstream Communications and Chris Christensen Systems. In addition, the area is expanding with the Fairfield Industrial Park South, which will include 125 acres of shovel ready sites for business development.
Fairfield is the county seat and had an estimated population of in 2019, while Teague is the county's largest city, with a 2019 estimated population of 3,527. Total county population is 19,717. Like regions across the country, employment in Freestone County has declined slightly in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Freestone County had a total Civilian Labor Force of 6,270 in November 2020, with an unemployment rate of 9.5%, slightly higher than the Texas total of 8% unemployed. In comparison, Freestone County unemployment was 4.9% in November 2019. The area is fortunate to include some government and other non-market-driven employers that maintain fairly steady employment levels despite recession pressures. One example is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Boyd Unit, a state prison that employs nearly 300 people.
Freestone County has several recreation opportunities. Fairfield Lake offers numerous recreation opportunities amidst its 2,400 surface-acres, with Fairfield Lake State Park providing numerous activities within its 1,460 acres. The Richland-Chambers Reservoir sits at the northern edge of the county and is the third-largest inland reservoir in Texas, offering 330 miles of shoreline known for lakeshore homes. Additionally, the county is in the Texas Post Oak Savannah, an area offering habitat for hunting and other outdoor activities.
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Population
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Freestone County | 17,876 | 19,816 | 19,802 | 20,000 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Age
Population | 2024 |
---|---|
0-4 | 977 |
5-9 | 1,101 |
10-14 | 1,252 |
15-19 | 1,220 |
20-24 | 974 |
25-29 | 853 |
30-34 | 1,147 |
35-39 | 1,268 |
40-44 | 1,300 |
45-49 | 1,273 |
50-54 | 1,335 |
55-59 | 1,307 |
60-64 | 1,372 |
65-69 | 1,410 |
70-74 | 1,130 |
75-79 | 858 |
80-84 | 573 |
85+ | 452 |
18+ | 15,727 |
Median Age | 44 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Race
Freestone County | 2024 |
---|---|
Total | 19,802.00 |
White Alone | 67.93% |
Black Alone | 13.52% |
American Indian Alone | 0.84% |
Asian Alone | 0.42% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.07% |
Some Other Race | 10.6% |
Two or More Races | 6.62% |
Hispanic Origin | 17.65% |
Diversity Index | 64.90 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Growth Rate
Freestone County | 2024 - 2029 |
---|---|
Population | 0.20% |
Households | 0.12% |
Families | -0.01% |
Median Household Income | 2% |
Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing
Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 6,593 | 7,259 | 7,362 | 7,407 |
Housing Units | 8,144 | 9,265 | 9,161 | 9,188 |
Owner Occupied Units | 5,727 | 5,823 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 1,635 | 1,584 | ||
Vacant Units | 1,799 | 1,781 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Home Value
Freestone County | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $193,252 | $207,711 |
Average Home Value | $251,750 | $269,329 |
<$50,000 | 436 | 401 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 828 | 765 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 699 | 645 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 1,041 | 960 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 854 | 911 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 585 | 628 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 378 | 446 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 237 | 280 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 446 | 527 |
$1,000,000 + | 35 | 40 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 896 |
2000-2009 | 1,512 |
1990-1999 | 1,334 |
1980-1989 | 1,637 |
1970-1979 | 1,468 |
1960-1969 | 574 |
1950-1959 | 623 |
1940-1949 | 312 |
1939 or Before | 705 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Income
Freestone County | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Household | $59,837 | $66,920 |
Average Household | $84,275 | $93,999 |
Per Capita | $31,352 | $34,832 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Household Income
Freestone County | 2024 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 845 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 630 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 774 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 835 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 1,231 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 887 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 1,133 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 624 |
$200,000+ | 403 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 7,065 |
In-County Residents | 4,214 |
Out-of-County Residents | 2,805 |
Drive Alone | 6,066 |
Carpooled | 513 |
Public Transport | 4 |
Work at Home | 309 |
Motorcycle | 58 |
Bicycle | 1 |
Walked | 36 |
Other | 78 |
Less than 5 minutes | 382 |
5-9 minutes | 851 |
10-14 minutes | 964 |
15-19 minutes | 762 |
20-24 minutes | 714 |
25-29 minutes | 242 |
30-34 minutes | 1,024 |
35-39 minutes | 127 |
40-44 minutes | 284 |
45-59 minutes | 761 |
60-89 minutes | 387 |
90+ minutes | 258 |
Average Travel Time | 28 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 6,011 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 33 |
Mining | 56 |
Utilities | 105 |
Construction | 652 |
Manufacturing | 167 |
Wholesale Trade | 184 |
Retail Trade | 705 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 160 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 6 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 10 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 23 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 130 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 92 |
Gasoline Stations | 108 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 4 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 97 |
General Merchandise Str | 75 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 264 |
Information | 43 |
Finance & Insurance | 164 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 102 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 13 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 49 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 70 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 137 |
Legal Services | 27 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 4 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 46 |
Educational Services | 585 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 717 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 39 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 717 |
Accommodation | 69 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 648 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 480 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 108 |
Public Administration Emp | 832 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Educational Attainment (25+)
Freestone County | 2024 |
---|---|
<9th Grade | 608 |
Some High School | 1,211 |
GED | 1,132 |
Graduated High School | 3,937 |
Some College/No Degree | 2,902 |
Associates Degree | 1,710 |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,910 |
Graduate Degree | 868 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 698 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 14 |
Mining Bus | 8 |
Utilities Bus | 11 |
Construction Bus | 48 |
Manufacturing Bus | 17 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 27 |
Retail Trade Bus | 101 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 17 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 3 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 2 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 7 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 16 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 3 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 15 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 3 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 19 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 16 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 22 |
Information Bus | 9 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 33 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 15 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 5 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 13 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 27 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 48 |
Legal Services Bus | 9 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 10 |
Educational Services Bus | 17 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 44 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 10 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 58 |
Accommodation Bus | 13 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 45 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 125 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 25 |
Public Administration Bus | 44 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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