Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Freeburg, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,592

Median Agei

45.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.1%4,090

Two or More

9.3%427

Black

1%48

Asian

0.6%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%241

High School Diploma

19%630

Some College (<1 yr)

13.1%433

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%525

Associate's Degree

11.7%389

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%551

Master's Degree

8.7%288

Professional Degree

0.5%16

Doctorate

3.4%114

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

29.2%

Graduate+

12.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$241,200

Median Renti

$1,046

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%1,455

Renter-Occupied

17.8%315

Total Units

1,860

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.7%156

$50K–$100K

3.1%45

$100K–$150K

4.7%68

$150K–$200K

22.3%325

$200K–$300K

25.2%367

$300K–$500K

32%465

$500K–$1M

2%29

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

127

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%63

2010–2019

5%93

2000–2009

19.6%365

1990–1999

24.2%451

1980–1989

9.4%174

1970–1979

12.3%229

1960–1969

7.5%140

1950–1959

5%93

1940–1949

2.8%53

1939 or earlier

10.7%199

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.5%983

Electricity

31.2%553

Bottled/LP Gas

12.6%223

Wood

0.6%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,065

Mean Household Incomei

$109,846

Per Capita Incomei

$44,901

Poverty Ratei

6.5%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

2,474

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%59

$10K–$15K

2.3%41

$15K–$20K

4.7%83

$20K–$25K

4%71

$25K–$30K

0.7%13

$30K–$35K

3.5%62

$35K–$40K

1.2%22

$40K–$45K

3.3%59

$45K–$50K

4.9%86

$50K–$60K

9.4%166

$60K–$75K

2.5%44

$75K–$100K

13.4%237

$100K–$125K

13.6%241

$125K–$150K

7.2%128

$150K–$200K

14.9%263

$200K+

11%195

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

410.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,284

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,320

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

260(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured