Freeport, New York
Freeport: The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.
About
Freeport is a city located in the county of Nassau in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,860 and a population density of 1,406 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 42,705 inhabitants.
The city was created 199 years ago in 1826.
Quick Facts about Freeport
| Population | 42,705 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Postal code | 61032 |
| Area | 30.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6576,-73.5832 |
| Altitude | 2,552 feet / 778 meters |
| Capital city | Freeport is capital of Stephenson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1827 (199 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:06:57 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,400 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Freeport is located at 40°39'27"N 73°34'59"W (40.6576000, -73.5831800).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Freeport decreased by 0.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,860 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,083 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,124 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,155 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,175 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,158 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,147 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,151 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,049 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,956 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,705 | -0.59% | estimation process |
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People born in Freeport (58)
People born in Freeport, including gossip columnist and screenwriter Louella Parsons, assassin of U.S. President James Garfield Charles J. Guiteau, musician Corky Hale, .
More notable people
- Edmund Heller (American zoologist) he was born in 21/05/1875
- Alfred A. Cohn (American writer) he was born in 26/03/1880
- George Kingsley Zipf (American statistician) he was born in 07/01/1902
- Gerald McClellan (American boxer) he was born in 23/10/1967
- Howard Zehr (American academic) he was born in 02/07/1944
- Carl Cain (basketball player) he was born in 02/08/1934
- Gray Gordon (American musician) he was born in 04/05/1904
- William Eckert (United States general) he was born in 20/01/1909
- Kim Hughes (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 04/06/1952
- Winston H. Bostick (American Physicist) he was born in 05/03/1916
- Art Hillebrand (American football player and coach) he was born in 09/03/1877
- Preston Pearson (American football player) he was born in 17/01/1945
- Charles Putnam (United States Navy officer) he was born in 01/12/1854
- Clare Winger Harris (American writer (1891-1968)) she was born in 18/01/1891
- Dan Balz (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1946
- Daniel C. Ferguson (American businessman) he was born in 05/05/1927
- Frederick H. Buttel (sociologist) he was born in 15/10/1948
- Genevieve Townsend (American actress (1897-1927)) she was born in 04/12/1897
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Freeport, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193292 | Molloy College | Rockville Centre (NY) | 11571-5002 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Freeport, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Freeport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Freepor Post Office | Freeport (NY) | 11520 |
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- Freeport, Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 23,447 people.
- Freeport, Texas city in Texas with a population of 12,126 people.
- Freeport, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 8,633 people.
- Freeport, Florida location in Florida with a population of 2,658 people.
- Freeport, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 1,662 people.
- Freeport, Minnesota city in Minnesota with a population of 671 people.
- Freeport, Michigan city in Barry County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 503 people.
- Freeport, Ohio location in Ohio with a population of 359 people.
- Freeport, Kansas location in Kansas with a population of 4 people.
Other cities in Nassau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nassau County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 764,055 | Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub. |
| Oyster Bay | 296,592 | Town on Long Island, New York, United States |
| Hicksville | 41,547 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| East Meadow | 38,132 | Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States |
| Valley Stream | 37,196 | Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America |
| Long Beach | 33,303 | City in Nassau County, New York, United States |
| Elmont | 33,198 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Franklin Square | 29,320 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Glen Cove | 27,005 | City in Nassau County, New York |
| Plainview | 26,217 | City in Texas |
| Uniondale | 24,759 | Census designated-place in New York, United States |
| Rockville Centre | 24,398 | Village in Nassau County, New York, United States |
| Baldwin | 24,033 | Census designated place in New York, United States |
| Garden City | 22,224 | Village in New York, United States |
| Merrick | 22,097 | Hamlet and census-designated place in New York |
| Massapequa | 21,685 | Census-designated place in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Freeport distances to largest New York cities