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Freeport

Florida · 1,787 residents · 22.171 sq mi
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Freeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,881. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $167,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 144%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,787
+50%since 2000
from 1,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
81 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−3%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2642K4K6K7K1990201020202024Freeport
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,881
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,735 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,401
+37%since 2000
from $14,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.5%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+166%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,093)
Black2.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(107)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,469)
Black2.9%(52)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(162)
Asian1.7%(30)
Other6.1%(109)
Diversity Score42.2%(753)
Diversity Score
42
+369%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeport, Florida?

Freeport, Florida has about 1,787 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeport, Florida?

The typical household in Freeport, Florida earns about $29,881 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeport, Florida expensive?

In Freeport, Florida, the median home is worth about $167,000, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Freeport, Florida?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Freeport, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeport, Florida?

About 14.7% of people in Freeport, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeport, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeport, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 939 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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