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Freeport, IL


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Freeport, Illinois

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.

The People and Families of Freeport

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freeport had a median family income of $43,787.

Political Inclinations

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.

Freeport Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Freeport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyFreeport Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFreeport Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Freeport Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Freeport, IL

Comparing Freeport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men55
Racial Diversity49
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built23

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