State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,010.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.72%
Growth Since 2010
-8.60%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
43,900
World Population Review
Freeport, Illinois Population 2021
23,433
Freeport is a city located in Stephenson County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Stephenson County. With a 2020 population of 23,433, it is the 100th largest city in Illinois and the 1642nd largest city in the United States . Freeport is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -8.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,638 in 2010. Freeport reached it's highest population of 27,736 in 1970. Spanning over 12 miles, Freeport has a population density of 2,011 people per square mile.
The average household income in Freeport is $53,326 with a poverty rate of 17.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $653 per month, and the median house value is $72,100. The median age in Freeport is 41.6 years, 40.1 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
Freeport Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Freeport was:
- White: 75.58%
- Black or African American: 17.16%
- Two or more races: 5.19%
- Asian: 1.36%
- Other race: 0.49%
- Native American: 0.23%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Freeport, Illinois is 23,433 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 23,946.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 25,638.
Freeport, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,900 | -299 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 44,199 | -299 | -0.68% |
| 2019 | 44,498 | -299 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 44,797 | -200 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 44,997 | -506 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 45,503 | -165 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 45,668 | -601 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 46,269 | -402 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 46,671 | -215 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 46,886 | -437 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 47,323 | -283 | -0.60% |
| 2010 | 47,606 | 0.00% |
Freeport Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,229 | 75.58% |
| Black or African American | 4,139 | 17.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1,251 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 327 | 1.36% |
| Some Other Race | 118 | 0.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 55 | 0.23% |
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Freeport Population by Race
Freeport Population Pyramid $2021
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Freeport Population by Age
Freeport Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,824 | 2.16 | 58.6 |
| Non Family | 4,519 | 1.11 | 44.6 |
| Married | 3,905 | 2.75 | 89.3 |
| Female | 1,895 | 3.24 | 34.3 |
| Male | 505 | 2.99 | 38.4 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
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Freeport Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 488 | 2.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,077 | 6.48% |
| High School Graduate | 5,596 | 33.68% |
| Some College | 4,704 | 28.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,682 | 10.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,074 | 12.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 992 | 5.97% |
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Freeport Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Freeport Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,986 | 12,060 | 2,746 |
| Black | 2,506 | 2,078 | 153 |
| Hispanic | 641 | 493 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 256 | 256 | |
| Asian | 215 | 169 | 79 |
| Other Race | 94 | 44 | 35 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 37.23%.
Freeport Educational Attainment by Race
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$28,982
Average Earnings
$39,068
Average Male
$25,003
Average Female
Freeport Earnings by Educational Attainment
Freeport Language by Age
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Freeport Language
95.33% of Freeport residents speak only English, while 4.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.37% of the population.
Freeport Language
Freeport Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,473 | 2,175 | 13.20% |
| Black | 4,062 | 1,253 | 30.85% |
| Multiple | 1,200 | 366 | 30.50% |
| Hispanic | 1,374 | 306 | 22.27% |
| Asian | 327 | 67 | 20.49% |
17.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.30%
Male Poverty Rate
17.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Freeport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Freeport is Black, with 30.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Freeport is White, with 13.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.76%.
Freeport Poverty
Freeport Poverty Rate by Education
Freeport Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Freeport Married by Age and Sex
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Freeport Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Freeport Marital Status by Race
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Freeport Marital Status
Freeport Veterans by War
Freeport Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,506 | 10.20% |
| Black | 238 | 8.02% |
| Other Race | 16 | 17.02% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.06% |
Freeport Veterans by Race
Freeport Veterans by Education
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12.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
Freeport Veterans by Education
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59.5%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
Freeport Employment by Age
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Freeport Employment by Race
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Freeport Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.83%
Native Born
3.17%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.83% of Freeport residents were born in the United States, with 73.60% having been born in Illinois. 1.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Freeport Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,433 | -171 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 23,604 | -171 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 23,775 | -171 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 23,946 | -120 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 24,066 | -280 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 24,346 | -100 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 24,446 | -325 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 24,771 | -233 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 25,004 | -141 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 25,145 | -245 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 25,390 | -183 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 25,573 | -870 | -0.33% |
| 2000 | 26,443 | 603 | 0.23% |
| 1990 | 25,840 | -426 | -0.16% |
| 1980 | 26,266 | -1,470 | -0.54% |
| 1970 | 27,736 | 1,108 | 0.41% |
| 1960 | 26,628 | 4,161 | 1.71% |
| 1950 | 22,467 | 101 | 0.05% |
| 1940 | 22,366 | 321 | 0.14% |
| 1930 | 22,045 | 2,376 | 1.15% |
| 1920 | 19,669 | 2,102 | 1.14% |
| 1910 | 17,567 | 4,309 | 2.85% |
| 1900 | 13,258 | 3,069 | 2.67% |
| 1890 | 10,189 | 1,673 | 1.81% |
| 1880 | 8,516 | 627 | 0.77% |
| 1870 | 7,889 | 2,513 | 3.91% |
| 1860 | 5,376 | 0.00% |