The Freeport, IL Metro Area is a bustling community located in Northern Illinois with a population of 44,817 and a population density of 77.64 people per square mile. The area has many local businesses ranging from small restaurants to large companies such as Blain Supply Inc., True Value Hardware, and Taylor Printing Group. Outdoor activities include hiking and biking trails at Krape Park or golfing at the Freeport Country Club. There are also many cultural offerings from the Freeport Art Museum to performances by the Great River Choral Society. Sports enthusiasts can follow their favorite teams at the University of Illinois College Baseball League or cheer on the Aquin Bulldogs High School Team during football season. With its strong sense of community, it is no wonder why this area continues to thrive year after year.
The population in Freeport Metro Area is 44,817. There are 79 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Freeport Metro Area is 45.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Freeport Metro Area is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Freeport Metro Area
- 53.1% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 21.8% are married with children
- 17.4% have children, but are single
Race in Freeport Metro Area
- 83.3% are White
- 9.5% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander