Freeport, Texas

city in Texas

Freeport is a city in Brazoria County, Texas within the Houston – Sugar Land – Baytown Metropolitan Area in Southeast Texas. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city population was 10,696.[5] Freeport is about sixteen miles from Angleton.

Freeport, Texas
Motto: 
"Where Fun Happens"[1]
Location in Brazoria County, Texas
Location in Brazoria County, Texas
Freeport is located in Texas
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Freeport
Freeport is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 28°57′34″N 95°21′25″W / 28.95944°N 95.35694°W / 28.95944; -95.35694
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBrazoria
IncorporatedFebruary 10, 1917
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
Area
 • Total17.70 sq mi (45.84 km2)
 • Land15.40 sq mi (39.88 km2)
 • Water2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2)
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,696
 • Density788.15/sq mi (304.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
77541-77542
Area code979
FIPS code48-27420[3]
GNIS feature ID1357720[4]
Websitewww.freeport.tx.us

Dow Chemical is the major employer in Freeport, as the company operates a large chemical plant complex in Freeport.

References change

  1. "The City of Freeport Texas". The City of Freeport Texas. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Freeport city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

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