Freedom is a CDP located in Santa Cruz County California. Freedom has a 2024 population of 3,408. Freedom is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually but its population has decreased by -13.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,959 in 2020.
The average household income in Freedom is $138,824 with a poverty rate of 7.03%. The median age in Freedom is 34.3 years: 35 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Freedom was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,448 | 43.1% |
| Other race | 1,203 | 35.8% |
| Two or more races | 450 | 13.39% |
| Asian | 211 | 6.28% |
| Native American | 48 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 921 | 3.64 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Married | 417 | 4.19 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 207 | 4 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Non Family | 201 | 1.51 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Male | 96 | 4.92 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.64
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 4.33% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 4.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 321 | 16.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 351 | 18.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 536 | 27.99% |
| Some College | 419 | 21.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,300 | 708 | 173 |
| Other Race | 600 | 282 | 80 |
| White | 417 | 407 | 182 |
| 2+ Races | 234 | 188 | 49 |
| Asian | 161 | 145 | 80 |
| Native American | 22 | 16 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,538 | $172,995 | $55,096 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,458 | $0 | $102,083 |
| High School Graduate | $39,375 | $0 | $23,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,769 | $29,396 | $22,443 |
| Overall | $44,955 | $58,008 | $39,809 |
| Some College | $71,938 | $70,063 | $75,462 |
$44,955
Average Earnings
$58,008
Average Male
$39,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.46% of Freedom residents speak only English, while 56.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,523 | 165 | 6.54% |
| Other | 1,201 | 115 | 9.58% |
| White | 547 | 57 | 10.42% |
| Asian | 210 | 16 | 7.62% |
| Multiple | 432 | 11 | 2.55% |
7.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.72%
Male Poverty Rate
6.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Freedom is White, with 10.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Freedom is Multiple, with 2.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.32% |
| Some College | 5.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.7% |
| Female Employed | 3.86% |
| Male Employed | 2.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,087 | $132,154 |
| Households | $123,224 | $138,824 |
| Married Families | $150,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $104,583 | $116,122 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 53 | 29.61% |
| Other Race | 50 | 6.41% |
| White | 39 | 3.62% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.11%
Born in Freedom
73.78%
Native Born
26.22%
Foreign Born
15.98%
Non Citizen
10.24%
Naturalized
73.78% of Freedom residents were born in the United States, with 67.11% having been born in California. 15.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,408 | 24 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | 3,384 | 24 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 3,360 | -39 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 3,399 | -560 | -14.14% |
| 2020 | 3,959 | 182 | 4.82% |
| 2019 | 3,777 | 58 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 3,719 | 536 | 16.84% |
| 2017 | 3,183 | 409 | 14.74% |
| 2016 | 2,774 | -253 | -8.36% |
| 2015 | 3,027 | -178 | -5.55% |
| 2014 | 3,205 | -399 | -11.07% |
| 2013 | 3,604 | 236 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 3,368 | 290 | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 3,078 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 3,070 | 0 | 0% |