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Freeport

Illinois · 25,638 residents · 11.867 sq mi
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Freeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,039. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,638
−3%since 2000
from 26,443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,160 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Freeport
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,039
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,399 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,598
+16%since 2000
from $18,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(21,399)
Black13.7%(3,623)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(561)
Asian1%(255)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(9,713)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(19,313)
Black16%(4,108)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,056)
Asian0.8%(216)
Other3.3%(847)
Diversity Score49.9%(12,801)
Diversity Score
50
+36%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeport, Illinois?

Freeport, Illinois has about 25,638 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeport, Illinois?

The typical household in Freeport, Illinois earns about $37,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeport, Illinois expensive?

In Freeport, Illinois, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Freeport, Illinois?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Freeport, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeport, Illinois?

About 19.5% of people in Freeport, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeport, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeport, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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