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Freeport, Illinois, in Stephenson county, is 27 miles W of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 101 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 26,443.
In Freeport, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Freeport live independently, in one-person housing.
The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Freeport.
In 2000, Freeport had a median family income of $43,787.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Freeport residents, with $7,300. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Freeport, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.
In Freeport, 94% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Freeport is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Freeport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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