Freeport, IL is a city located in Northern Illinois. With a population of 24,087 and a population density of 2,016 people per square mile, it's much smaller than the US average.
People come to Freeport, IL for its many attractions and amenities. The downtown area is home to various local businesses like Fresh Earth Market & Deli, which offers organic groceries and specialty items; The Coffee House Cafe, which serves locally roasted coffee; as well as restaurants such as The General Store Restaurant & Bar. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at Park Hills Golf Course or biking along the Jane Addams Trail. In addition, there are many organizations in Freeport such as the Stephenson County Historical Society and the Krape Mental Health Center. Lastly, sports enthusiasts can enjoy local sporting events hosted by the Freeport High School Pretzels.
The population in Freeport is 24,087. There are 2,071 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Freeport is 43.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Freeport is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Freeport
- 44.0% are married
- 15.0% are divorced
- 18.8% are married with children
- 24.1% have children, but are single
Race in Freeport
- 72.1% are White
- 17.3% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 5.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander