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 $149,899 with a poverty rate of 7.04%. The median age in Freedom is 33.3 years: 27.9 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Freedom was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,162 | 36.19% |
| Other race | 1,066 | 33.2% |
| Two or more races | 789 | 24.57% |
| Asian | 124 | 3.86% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 842 | 3.81 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 445 | 4.78 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.36 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Male | 121 | 4.24 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 62 | 4.45 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
4.36
Average Family Size
3.81
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 4.83% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 4.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 448 | 24.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 8.78% |
| High School Graduate | 429 | 23.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 287 | 15.94% |
| Some College | 303 | 16.83% |
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 | 1,109 | 754 | 324 |
| Other Race | 532 | 338 | 132 |
| White | 456 | 448 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 371 | 316 | 159 |
| Asian | 115 | 99 | 72 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $98,688 | $157,500 | $61,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,944 | $103,194 | $86,481 |
| High School Graduate | $45,000 | $50,341 | $23,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,375 | $32,250 | $23,000 |
| Overall | $60,307 | $65,545 | $51,985 |
| Some College | $57,232 | $65,833 | $45,982 |
$60,307
Average Earnings
$65,545
Average Male
$51,985
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.64% of Freedom residents speak only English, while 49.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,282 | 152 | 6.66% |
| Other | 1,064 | 111 | 10.43% |
| White | 644 | 67 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 123 | 16 | 13.01% |
| Multiple | 778 | 10 | 1.29% |
7.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.88%
Male Poverty Rate
4.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Freedom is Asian, with 13.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Freedom is Multiple, with 1.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.93% |
| High School | 11.42% |
| Some College | 5.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.17% |
| Male Employed | 6.25% |
| Female Employed | 3.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,537 | $153,956 |
| Households | $139,722 | $149,899 |
| Married Families | $155,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $110,892 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 165 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77 | 5.44% |
| Other Race | 69 | 10.42% |
| Asian | 50 | 43.48% |
| White | 46 | 5.31% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
74.59%
Born in Freedom
80.16%
Native Born
19.84%
Foreign Born
8.5%
Non Citizen
11.34%
Naturalized
80.16% of Freedom residents were born in the United States, with 74.59% having been born in California. 8.5% 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% |