Freeport, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Freeport, Illinois is 23,636 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 99th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $48,181, the median home value is $86,100, and the median age is 43.2.
The population has declined 9.5% since 2010 (25,573 → 23,140).
23,636
Population
1992
People / sq mi
$48,181
Median Income
$86,100
Median Home Value
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Freeport covers 11.9 sq mi of land at 1992 people per square mile.
About Freeport, IL
Housing cost is the defining feature of Freeport: the median home is valued at $86,100. Freeport is a city in Illinois with a population of 23,636.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $48,181, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.2%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $86,100, with typical rent around $760.
College attainment is 20.0%, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Freeport city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Freeport city had a population of 25,573 in 2010 and 23,140 in 2024, a -9.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,573 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.71%.
23,140
Population (2024)
25,573
Population (2010)
25,573
Peak (2010)
-0.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,573 |
| 2011 | 25,390 |
| 2012 | 25,145 |
| 2013 | 25,004 |
| 2014 | 24,771 |
| 2015 | 24,446 |
| 2016 | 24,346 |
| 2017 | 24,066 |
| 2018 | 23,946 |
| 2019 | 23,775 |
| 2020 | 23,960 |
| 2021 | 23,716 |
| 2022 | 23,477 |
| 2023 | 23,285 |
| 2024 | 23,140 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$48,181
Median Household Income
$30,223
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$86,100
Median Home Value
$760
Median Rent
58.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.0%
High School+
20.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
74.1%
Public Transit
9.6%
Work From Home
16.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.6%
Foreign Born
95.9%
Non-English at Home
6.6%
Veterans
19.3%
With Disability
94.4%
Health Insurance
89.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.4% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Freeport, Illinois has a population of 23,636 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 99th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Freeport, Illinois is $48,181, with 13.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Freeport, Illinois is $86,100, with median monthly rent at $760 and a homeownership rate of 58.9%.
The median age in Freeport, Illinois is 43.2 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The population has declined 9.5% since 2010 (25,573 → 23,140).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.