Freeport township, Illinois
Freeport township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Freeport township is a geographic entity located in Stephenson County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 23,202. The land area covers 11.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 23,202 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,841 | ±270 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,056 | ±263 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,841 | ±270 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,215 | ±237 |
| Median Home Value | $92,100 | ±$7,437 |
| Median Gross Rent | $793 | ±$39 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,723 | ±$3,591 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,004 | ±$1,753 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,472 | ±781 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,504 | ±495 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.9% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF FREEPORT
GUS Population: 23,140 (2024)
ID: 103094
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FREEPORT TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 612, FREEPORT IL 61032-0612
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GUS Population: 43,088 (2024)
ID: 204264
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
50 W DOUGLAS ST, STE 1002, FREEPORT IL 61032-4136
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Freeport | PK-04 | Freeport, IL | |
| Career and Technical School Freeport | 09-12 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Freeport | 05-06 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Freeport | PK-04 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Freeport | PK-04 | Freeport, IL | |
| Alternative School Freeport | 06-12 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Freeport | 09-12 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Freeport | 07-08 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Freeport | KG-06 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Freeport | PK-04 | Freeport, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Highland Community College
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College | 2.0 mi away | 2998 W Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032-9341 |
8152356121
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FREEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 100 EAST DOUGLAS STREET, FREEPORT, IL, 61032 |
(815) 233-3000
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PEARL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 221 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PEARL CITY, IL, 61062 |
(815) 443-2832
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FORRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 204 FIRST AVENUE, FORRESTON, IL, 61030 |
(815) 938-2624
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LENA COMMUNITY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 300 WEST MASON STREET, LENA, IL, 61048 |
(815) 369-3180
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PECATONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 400 WEST ELEVENTH STREET, PECATONICA, IL, 61063 |
(815) 239-2616
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LANARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 111-B SOUTH BROAD STREET, LANARK, IL, 61046 |
(815) 493-2166
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BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 705 MAIN STREET, LEAF RIVER, IL, 61047 |
(815) 738-2742
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STOCKTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 140 WEST BENTON AVENUE, STOCKTON, IL, 61085 |
(815) 947-2030
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MOUNT MORRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 105 SOUTH MCKENDRIE AVENUE, MOUNT MORRIS, IL, 61054 |
(815) 734-4927
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FREEPORT WASTE WTP, IL US, located 1.7 miles from Freeport township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9° | 11.3° | 19.6° | 1.58" | 9.7" |
| February | 32.6° | 14.8° | 23.7° | 1.65" | 8.5" |
| March | 44.9° | 25.8° | 35.4° | 2.15" | 3.8" |
| April | 58.2° | 36.4° | 47.3° | 3.66" | 0.8" |
| May | 69.9° | 48.4° | 59.1° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.3° | 58.6° | 69.0° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.4° | 62.3° | 72.4° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 59.9° | 70.3° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.3° | 51.0° | 62.6° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.5° | 39.3° | 50.4° | 2.98" | 0.2" |
| November | 46.0° | 28.2° | 37.1° | 2.36" | 2.6" |
| December | 33.3° | 17.9° | 25.6° | 1.83" | 8.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Willow Lake CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Cedarville village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Baileyville CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Ridott village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Dakota village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1717727897. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.