Freeport Population 2026
Freeport has a population of 24,476, making it the #1934 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 360× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,476
Rank in United States
#1934
Coordinates
42.30°N, 89.62°W
~237 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,127 km
700 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Freeport
- Rockford148,278 people · ~43 km away
- Loves Park23,455 people · ~46 km away
- Machesney Park22,927 people · ~48 km away
- Dixon15,319 people · ~52 km away
- Beloit36,891 people · ~54 km away
- Sterling15,057 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Freeport?
Freeport has a population of 24,476 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1934 biggest city in United States.
What state is Freeport in?
Freeport is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Freeport the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,127 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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