Freeport City, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 26443 people, 11222 households, and 6849 families residing in the city. The population density was 2316.9 people per square mile (894.56/km˛), it is 229th most densely populated city in Illinois. There were 12471 housing units at an average density of 1093 per square mile (422.01/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.29 persons, and the average family size was 2.93 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males. The median age was 37.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Freeport City was 36 and 39.6 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 81.77% White, 13.81% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 0.97% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 2.22% from two or more races and 1% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $35399, making its Illinois's 829th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $43787, making its Illinois's 736th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18680, making it the 551st highest city by per capita income in Illinois. The median income is $21868, The median income for males was $27477 versus $18115 for females.
In 2000, 6682 pupils and students, of which 3227 are male and 3455 are female, 25.27% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 569 nursery or pri school, 467 kindergarten, 2853 elementary school, 1355 high school and 1438 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 26443 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 26460 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 26402 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 26144 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 25899 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 25787 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 25613 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 25275 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 25011 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 24774 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 24615 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 272 | 297 | 569 |
| Kindergarten | 235 | 232 | 467 |
| Elementary school | 1532 | 1321 | 2853 |
| High school | 624 | 731 | 1355 |
| College or graduate school | 564 | 874 | 1438 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport city, Illinois | $35399 | $43787 | $18680 |
| Stephenson County, Illinois | $40366 | $48510 | $19794 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |