Demographics & People — Freeport, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,636 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~23,200 |
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| Median Age | 42.8 |
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| Total Households | 11,026 |
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| Family Households | 5,970 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3857 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,054 |
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| Black or African American | 3,252 |
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| Asian | 268 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,683 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 7,948 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,214 |
| Other groups | 5,241 |
| Irish | 2,518 |
| English | 2,101 |
| American | 1,900 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,396 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 974 |
| Dutch | 614 |
| Italian | 559 |
Language
| English Only | 21,281 |
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| Spanish | 582 |
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| Population 5+ | 22,200 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,405 |
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| Population 18+ | 18,656 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Freeport, Illinois.
