Freeburg, Illinois
Freeburg: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Freeburg is a city located in the county of Saint Clair in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,354 and a population density of 626 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,223 inhabitants.
The city was created 189 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Freeburg
| Population : | 4,223 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Saint Clair County |
| Postal code : | 62243 |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Area : | 6.95 km2 |
| Altitude : | 509 feet / 155 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:40:32 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 608 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Freeburg is located at 38°25'39"N 89°54'49"W (38.4275500, -89.9137100).
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Official website of Freeburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Freeburg decreased by 3.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,354 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,426 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,405 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,356 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,334 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,302 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,287 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,292 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,267 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,240 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,223 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 49,323 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 47,805 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 48,841 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 47,811 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 74.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 17.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,993 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
Freeburg zip code is 62243.
County name: St. Clair, County
fips: 17163
Freeburg, Freeburgh
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $686,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,903 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $725 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,627 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,946 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 69,702 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 349,071 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,400,266 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 969,925 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,766 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $107,902 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $45,689 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,301 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,624 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,583 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,293 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,615 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,447 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,223.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 39.08 |
People born in Freeburg (1)
Major League Baseball outfielder Dutch Hoffman was born in Freeburg
Schools in Freeburg
College & universities near Freeburg, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143215 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville (IL) | 62221-5899 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Freeburg, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Freeburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Freeburg Post Office | Freeburg (IL) | 62243 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Freeburg , Pennsylvania borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania with a population of 566 people.
- Freeburg , Missouri human settlement in Osage County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 420 people.
Other cities in Saint Clair County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Clair County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 40,536 | The county seat of St. |
| O'Fallon | 29,606 | Township in St. |
| East Saint Louis | 25,776 | City in St. |
| Crest Hill | 20,209 | City in Will County, Illinois |
| Fairview Heights | 16,127 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Cahokia | 13,742 | Village in St. |
| Shiloh | 13,653 | Town in St. |
| Swansea | 13,276 | Village in St. |
| Pontiac | 11,176 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Summit | 10,977 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Mascoutah | 8,076 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Centreville | 4,844 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Lebanon | 4,225 | City in St. |
| Rosemont | 4,147 | Village in the U. |
| Caseyville | 4,115 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Dupo | 3,845 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Freeburg distances to largest Illinois cities
