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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Freeport

New York · 39,894 residents · 4.835 sq mi
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Freeport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,948. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $168,900. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

39,894
−9%vs 2000
vs 43,783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
8,251 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 9,055 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 34.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
39K41K42K44K45K1990201020202024Freeport
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,948
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,948 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,018
−20%vs 2000
vs $21,288 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$168,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $175,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $860 in 2000
US average: $450
65.2%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 65.2% in 2000
34.8% rent
3.8
+23%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(22,530)
Black32.4%(12,937)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(8,116)
Asian1.5%(604)
Other9.6%(3,823)
Diversity Score84%(33,516)
84
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeport, New York?

Freeport, New York has about 39,894 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Freeport, New York earns about $43,948 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 $168,900, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Freeport, New York?

About 21.4% 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.

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

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