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Freeport

New York · 44,174 residents (2025 est.) · 4.835 sq mi
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Freeport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $505,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 40% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,088
+1%since 2000
from 43,783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,119 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 9,055 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+16%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44,174 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
39K41K42K44K45K1990201020202024Freeport
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,625
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,948 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,619
+114%since 2000
from $21,288 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−3%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$505,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,077
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $860 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+34%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(13,835)
Black31.1%(13,610)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(14,648)
Asian1.3%(579)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.4%(36,950)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(7,128)
Black32.5%(14,349)
Hispanic / Latino45.2%(19,913)
Asian2.6%(1,146)
Other3.5%(1,552)
Diversity Score82.8%(36,484)
Diversity Score
83
−2%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
37.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 84.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 57.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 36.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeport, New York?

Freeport, New York has about 44,088 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeport, New York?

The typical household in Freeport, New York earns about $120,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeport, New York expensive?

In Freeport, New York, the median home is worth about $505,900, and the typical rent is about $2,077 a month.

How educated are people in Freeport, New York?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Freeport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeport, New York?

About 7.4% of people in Freeport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeport, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,194 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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