Freeman, Missouri
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|population_total = 475
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Freeman is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 475 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
History
Freeman was platted in 1871, and named after a railroad official.{{cite web|url=http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_cass.html |title=Cass County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) |publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri |access-date=17 September 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070927/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_cass.html |archive-date=24 June 2016 }} A post office called Freeman has been in operation since 1871.{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=MO |title=Post Offices |publisher=Jim Forte Postal History |access-date=16 September 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306175959/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=MO |archive-date=6 March 2016 }}
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.88|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.86|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}
Demographics
{{US Census population
|1880= 309
|1890= 279
|1900= 260
|1910= 251
|1920= 299
|1930= 279
|1940= 302
|1950= 309
|1960= 391
|1970= 417
|1980= 485
|1990= 480
|2000= 521
|2010= 482
|2020= 475
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}
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=2010 census=
As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-07-08}} of 2010, there were 482 people, 178 households, and 125 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|560.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 215 housing units at an average density of {{convert|250.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 178 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.18.
The median age in the city was 31.4 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
=2000 census=
As of the census of 2000, there were 521 people, 172 households, and 142 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,121.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 186 housing units at an average density of {{convert|400.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.70% White, 0.19% African American, 1.34% Native American, 0.19% Pacific Islander, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.
There were 172 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the city the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,339, and the median income for a family was $48,500. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,450. About 5.0% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
It is in the Midway R-I School District.{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29037_cass/DC20SD_C29037.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722215545/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29037_cass/DC20SD_C29037.pdf |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cass County, MO |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|date=January 12, 2021|accessdate=2025-06-15}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29037_cass/DC20SD_C29037_SD2MS.txt Text list]
Metropolitan Community College has the Midway school district area in its service area, but not its in-district taxation area.{{cite web|url=https://mcckc.edu/maps/docs/MCC_Service_Area_District_Map.pdf|title=MCC SERVICE AREAS|publisher=Metropolitan Community College|access-date=2025-06-15}}