What percentage of people rent in Freeman, SD?
24.9% (±6.5 points) of the occupied homes in Freeman, SD are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 146 renting households against 441 that own their home.
In Freeman, the share of households that rent went from 31.4% in 2015–2019 to 24.9% in 2020–2024 (−6.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 24.9% (±6.5 points)
- Renting households
- 146 (±41)
- Median renter income
- $38,750 (±$23,179)
Who rents and who owns in Freeman
| Freeman | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 24.9% (±6.5 points) | 22.7% (±3.1 points) | 31.4% (±0.5 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 146 (±41) | 661 (±90) | 114,923 (±1,973) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 441 (±65) | 2,247 (±109) | 250,621 (±2,208) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.0 (±1.4) | 2.1 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.3) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $38,750 (±$23,179) | $43,417 (±$9,651) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $68,625 (±$23,546) | $91,354 (±$5,537) | $92,702 (±$1,158) | $100,009 |
In Freeman, the renter share is not measurably different from Hutchinson County (22.7%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (31.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Hutchinson County, Freeman ranks 13 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 326 of 1,152.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Freeman has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.4% (±6.5 points) | 24.9% (±6.5 points) | −6.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $613 (±$151) | $741 (±$91) | +20.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $58,200 (±$7,419) | $57,440 (±$5,499) | −1.3% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Freeman
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman | — | 24.9% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Grandview Township (Hutchinson County) | 3.6 mi | 0.0% (±44.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Township (Hutchinson County) | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosefield Township | 5.3 mi | 19.8% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Childstown Township | 5.6 mi | 20.0% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolf Creek Township | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake Township | 8.2 mi | 26.8% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kassel Township | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±56.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dolton Township | 9.0 mi | 9.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Hutchinson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Liberty Township (Hutchinson County) | 28.3% (±26.8 points) |
| 8 | Silver Lake Township | 26.8% (±34.9 points) |
| 9 | Milltown Township | 26.5% (±24.0 points) |
| 10 | Parkston | 26.3% (±6.1 points) |
| 11 | Menno | 26.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 12 | Oak Hollow Township | 25.0% (±35.6 points) |
| 13 | Freeman | 24.9% (±6.5 points) |
| 14 | Sharon Township | 23.3% (±23.8 points) |
| 15 | Kulm Township | 11.8% (±17.1 points) |
| 16 | Dimock | 11.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 17 | Sweet Township | 9.5% (±12.6 points) |
| 18 | Olivet | 6.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 19 | Molan Township | 6.5% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Hutchinson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Freeman
How many renters are there in Freeman?
Freeman has an estimated 146 (±41) renting households, 24.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Freeman?
In Freeman, the share of households that rent went from 31.4% in 2015–2019 to 24.9% in 2020–2024 (−6.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Freeman?
A renting household in Freeman has 3.0 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Freeman?
The median renting household in Freeman, SD has an income of $38,750 (±$23,179) a year, against $68,625 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeman city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeman city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeman city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeman city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeman city, South Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Freeman city, South Dakota (place:23020, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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