Freeport, Texas
City · Population 10,635 · #238 in Texas
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About Freeport
Set in the southeastern part of Texas, Freeport is a close-knit town counting 10,635 people who proudly call it home.
Freeport holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 691 residents per square mile.
📰 Freeport News Today
- Natural Gas News: Texas Heat Lifts Futures but Freeport Maintenance Caps Demand FXEmpire · Aug 18
- US oil reserves slump to lowest level since 1982 thenationalnews.com · Aug 17
- Rene Damian Obituary - Clute, TX Dignity Memorial · Aug 1
- Texas Attorney General’s Office sues chemical manufacturing company over pollution at Freeport facility Houston Public Media · Apr 27
- Freeport channel milestone expands vessel access, strengthens U.S. supply chains DredgeWire · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Freeport Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Freeport — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,635.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Freeport
- Talk About Good — cajun
- Sista White's Cafe — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Freeport Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Freeport
- Arrington Park reviews ★
- Austin Park reviews ★
- Downtown Park and Splashpad reviews ★
- Peppermint Park reviews ★
- Riverside Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Freeport
- BRAZOSPORT H S
- FREEPORT EL
- FREEPORT INT
- O'HARA LANIER EL
- VELASCO EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)10,635
Rank in state#238 of 1,224
Land area15.4 sq mi
Density691/sq mi
Coordinates28.9433, -95.3561