Freeport, Illinois
Freeport: city in Illinois
About
Freeport is a city located in the county of Stephenson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,638 and a population density of 841 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,447 inhabitants.
The city was created 199 years ago in 1826.
Quick Facts about Freeport
| Population | 23,447 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Stephenson County |
| Postal code | 61032 |
| Area | 30.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2967,-89.6212 |
| Altitude | 2,552 feet / 778 meters |
| Capital city | Freeport is capital of Stephenson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1827 (199 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:59:23 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 769 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Freeport is located at 42°17'48"N 89°37'16"W (42.2966900, -89.6212300).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Freeport decreased by 9.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,638 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,390 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,145 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,004 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,771 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,446 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,346 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,066 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,946 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,775 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,447 | -1.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 177,603 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 165,380 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 174,453 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 165,269 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 59.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 13.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 37.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 36.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,998 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
Freeport zip code is 61032.
County name: Stephenson, County
fips: 17177
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $495,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,439 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $627 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,777 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 56,566 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.06 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 366,156 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 499,009 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,331,697 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,025,331 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,862 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $90,953 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,833 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 15,737 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,980 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,463 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,902 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,066 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,196 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,649 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,147.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 39.85 |
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, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Freeport, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Freeport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Freepor Post Office | Freeport (IL) | 61032 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Freeport, New York The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois. with a population of 42,705 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 Stephenson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stephenson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lena | 2,680 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Loran | 1,327 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Rock Grove | 1,296 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Oneco | 1,228 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Kent | 787 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pearl City | 772 | Village in the United States |
| Orangeville | 737 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cedarville | 675 | Human settlement in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Davis | 616 | Village in Stephenson County, Illinois, USA |
| Dakota | 459 | Town in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States |
| German Valley | 417 | Village in Illinois |
| Rock City | 279 | Village in Illinois |
| Winslow | 272 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ridott | 149 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Freeport distances to largest Illinois cities