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.

Freeport, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

44,088

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

45.2%19,913

Black

32.5%14,349

White

16.2%7,128

Asian

2.6%1,146

Two or More

2.5%1,115

Other

0.9%391

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%46

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%1,352

High School Diploma

29.5%9,271

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%1,592

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%3,565

Associate's Degree

9.8%3,063

Bachelor's Degree

17.4%5,461

Master's Degree

6.8%2,126

Professional Degree

1.9%598

Doctorate

1.4%444

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

27.5%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$505,900

Median Renti

$2,077

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%9,891

Renter-Occupied

29.1%4,050

Total Units

14,793

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%227

$50K–$100K

2.6%259

$100K–$150K

1.1%106

$150K–$200K

3%298

$200K–$300K

4.9%487

$300K–$500K

35.1%3,467

$500K–$1M

49%4,846

$1M+

2%201

Rent Distribution

Under $500

184

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

189

$1,000–$1,250

406

$1,250–$1,500

135

$1,500–$2,000

806

$2,000+

2,093

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%113

2010–2019

2.7%399

2000–2009

2.4%348

1990–1999

2.3%335

1980–1989

7.3%1,087

1970–1979

5.8%860

1960–1969

14.6%2,159

1950–1959

21.7%3,207

1940–1949

9.9%1,461

1939 or earlier

32.6%4,824

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60%8,362

Fuel Oil

22.5%3,138

Electricity

11.4%1,596

Bottled/LP Gas

3%419

No Fuel

1.6%219

Other

1.5%207

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$120,625

Mean Household Incomei

$143,673

Per Capita Incomei

$45,619

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

24,864

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%438

$10K–$15K

1.6%228

$15K–$20K

1.9%260

$20K–$25K

0.9%131

$25K–$30K

1.2%162

$30K–$35K

2.8%396

$35K–$40K

2.3%319

$40K–$45K

2.4%328

$45K–$50K

2.6%366

$50K–$60K

5.4%759

$60K–$75K

7.2%1,004

$75K–$100K

12.4%1,725

$100K–$125K

8.8%1,225

$125K–$150K

11.5%1,604

$150K–$200K

14.7%2,047

$200K+

21.2%2,949

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

971

Residentsi

1,527

Avg. Tenant Renti

$538/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

63 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing250 homes99% occupied$416/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers121 homes87% occupied$772/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8188 homes88% occupied$551/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $120,625/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

85.9%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

12.2%

Low income$60K–$97K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

62.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92.5% of subsidized households are minority

25.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

78% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,44437.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

726

Mexico

391

Philippines

211

China

148

Korea

112

India

104

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,462

Avg. Commutei

35.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,253

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,289(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured