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The City of Freeport is where the historic
Brazos River meets the Texas Gulf Coast. Freeport is approximately 50 miles south of
Houston and is known for our moderate climate and tropical beauty. We are home to the
Shrimp Capital of the World. We are among the worlds largest chemical complex. We
are adjacent to a deep-water port facility. We have
an average temperature range of 42-92, an average rainfall of 52.3 inches/year. We are
proud to be the home of a statewide-recognized boat and marina facility, Bridge
Harbor Yacht Club.
Population:
11,845 (1990
Census)
12,814 (2000 Census)
Tax Rate:
$.7100/$100 assessed valuation
Area:
The City has 18.649 square miles
City Parks:
We have 10 parks – 61 acres
Median
Family Income:
$30,245 (2000
Census)
Median
Age: 27.4 years (2000
Census)
Above
Sea Level: 3 feet
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POPULATION
BY RACE
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SCHOOL
ENROLLMENT
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Hispanic
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6,614
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52.0%
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Nursery
School, preschool
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241
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5.9%
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White
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4,224
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33.2%
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Kindergarten
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376
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9.2%
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Black
or African American
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1,764
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13.9%
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Grades
1-8
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2,104
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51.7%
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Asian
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45
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0.4%
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Grades
9-12
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879
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21.6%
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Other
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61
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0.5%
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College
or
Graduate
School
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471
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11.6%
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12,708
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100.0%
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4,071
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100.0%
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U.S.
Census 2000
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U.S.
Census 2000
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POPULATION
BY SEX
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EMPLOYMENT:
INDUSTRY BREAKDOWN
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Male
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6,353
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50.0%
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Agriculture,
forestry, fishing &
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Female
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6,355
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50.0%
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Mining
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17
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0.4%
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12,708
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100.0%
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Construction
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777
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19.2%
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U.S.
Census 2000
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Manufacturing
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715
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17.7%
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Wholesale
Trade
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105
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2.6%
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POPULATION
BY AGE
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Retail
Trade
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626
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15.5%
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Under
9 years
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2,611
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20.5%
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Transportation
& Warehousing
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197
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4.9%
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10
to 19 years
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2,358
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18.6%
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Information
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29
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0.7%
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20
to 34 years
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2,791
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22.0%
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Finance,
Insurance, Real Estate
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140
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3.5%
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35
to 44 years
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1,772
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13.9%
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Professional
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208
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5.1%
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45
to 54 years
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1,355
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10.7%
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Education,
Health & Soc Svcs
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573
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14.2%
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55
to 64 years
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791
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6.2%
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Arts,
Entertainment
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268
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6.6%
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65
+
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1,030
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8.1%
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Other
Services
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262
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6.5%
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12,708
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100.0%
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Public
Administration
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126
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3.1%
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U.S.
Census 2000
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4,043
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100.0%
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- You may request additional information about Freeport by
sending an e-mail directly to the Economic Development Corporation, Jeff
Pynes.
Copyright 1998-2002 by the City of Freeport, Texas
Last modified:
June 22, 2009
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