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Freeport

Maine · 1,441 residents · 1.716 sq mi
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Freeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,455. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 372 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $421,000. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,441
−21%since 2000
from 1,813 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
840 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Freeport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,455
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,591 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,202
+133%since 2000
from $22,805 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
−12%since 2010
from 0.536 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,000
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,456
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
68.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
+96%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,696)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian2.8%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(207)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,234)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian13.1%(189)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.2%(449)
Diversity Score
31
+173%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
Female
58.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 77.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeport, Maine?

Freeport, Maine has about 1,441 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeport, Maine?

The typical household in Freeport, Maine earns about $59,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeport, Maine expensive?

In Freeport, Maine, the median home is worth about $421,000, and the typical rent is about $1,456 a month.

How educated are people in Freeport, Maine?

About 52.8% of adults age 25 and over in Freeport, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeport, Maine?

About 21.5% of people in Freeport, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeport, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeport, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 308 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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