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Freeport

Michigan · 483 residents · 0.79 sq mi
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Freeport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
483
+9%since 2000
from 444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3934805686557421990201020202024Freeport
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,046
+7%since 2000
from $18,684 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(411)
Black2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(460)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.8%(9)
Diversity Score14.1%(68)
Diversity Score
14
+88%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.7%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeport, Michigan?

Freeport, Michigan has about 483 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeport, Michigan?

The typical household in Freeport, Michigan earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeport, Michigan expensive?

In Freeport, Michigan, the median home is worth about $95,300, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Freeport, Michigan?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Freeport, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeport, Michigan?

About 8.5% of people in Freeport, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeport, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeport, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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