Freeport, Illinois Population 2022
Freeport is a city located in Stephenson County Illinois. Freeport has a 2020 population of 23,262. It is also the county seat of Stephenson County. Freeport is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -9.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,573 in 2010.
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 Freeportwas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Freeport Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Freeport Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$28,982
Average Earnings
$39,068
Average Male
$25,003
Average Female
Freeport Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Freeport Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
12.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.60%
Born in Freeport
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23,262 | -171 | -0.73% |
| 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% |