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Freeport

Minnesota · 675 residents · 1.189 sq mi
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Freeport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,500. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
675
+49%since 2000
from 454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4155316487648801990201020202024Freeport
2024787
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,955 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,698
+189%since 2000
from $15,827 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(613)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(28)
Diversity Score26.2%(177)
Diversity Score
26
+1098%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 80.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
45.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeport, Minnesota?

Freeport, Minnesota has about 675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeport, Minnesota?

The typical household in Freeport, Minnesota earns about $75,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeport, Minnesota expensive?

In Freeport, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $167,600, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Freeport, Minnesota?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Freeport, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeport, Minnesota?

About 8.3% of people in Freeport, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeport, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeport, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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