City · Florida
Freeport, Florida
Freeport, city, in Walton County, Florida. Freeport had 7,543 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 25.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,861 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,689 (±39). GEOID 1224825.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,543
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,861 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,689 ±39
Median household income
$91,985
±$14,489 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$407,800
±$22,725 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,859
±$136 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Freeport and what county is it in?
Freeport is a city in Walton County, Florida. It covers 23.3 square miles of land, 251 residents per square mile in 2020.
Freeport is in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Freeport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,543 people lived in Freeport on July 1, 2025, up 25.6% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 5,861 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,689 (±39).
| Measure | Freeport | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,689 ±39 | 82,948 | +4,320 |
| Households | 2,534 ±260 | 34,362 | +1,603 |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.27 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,719 ±278 | 61,272 | +1,651 |
Freeport's population since 2000
From 1,190 in 2000 to 7,543 in 2025: up 533.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Freeport as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Freeport?
The median resident of Freeport is 36.9 years old; 28.2% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.1%. 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Freeport | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±3.3 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.2% ±5.4 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±3.3 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±3.6 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.1% ±6.7 pts | 8.6% | +8.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.5% ±7.0 pts | 81.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±2.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.1% ±5.0 pts | 7.4% | +8.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.8% ±6.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.9% ±3.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±5.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.3% ±7.5 pts | 14.7% | +11.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3% ±3.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.7% ±6.0 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4% ±2.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.2% ±7.4 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.4% ±3.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Freeport earn?
Half of Freeport's 2,534 households earn less than $91,985 a year (±$14,489), against $81,986 in Walton County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,757 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $25,228 after inflation.
| Measure | Freeport | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,985 ±$14,489 | $81,986 | +$25,228 |
| Mean household income | $106,013 ±$10,895 | $130,042 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,915 ±$4,465 | $53,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4% ±5.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0% ±10.5 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9% ±4.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±1.2 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4% ±3.7 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Freeport?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Freeport's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $407,800 by its owner (±$22,725). The median renter pays $1,859 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Freeport | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $407,800 ±$22,725 | $425,100 | +$133,232 |
| Median gross rent | $1,859 ±$136 | $1,741 | +$551 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2% ±16.0 pts | 43.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,071 ±$192 | $2,100 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8% ±7.6 pts | 78.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.2% ±7.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,719 ±278 | 61,272 | +1,651 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0% ±2.8 pts | 37.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.6% ±6.4 pts | 56.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.5% ±4.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 20.4% ±6.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 50.9% ±8.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Freeport work and get to work?
60.4% of Freeport's workers drive alone and 17.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.3 minutes.
| Measure | Freeport | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.0% ±6.0 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.4% ±7.3 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.4% ±7.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±2.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.5% ±6.5 pts | 16.3% | +10.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.3 min ±5.9 | 29.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Freeport?
No census tract lies mostly in Freeport; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505.02Walton County | 8,612 | $92,289 |
| Tract 9505.01Walton County | 5,256 | $76,714 |
| Tract 9503.06Walton County | 2,720 | $57,337 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Freeport) · Census block assignment files
How does Freeport compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Freeport is the 3,880th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 195th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Freeport ranks 197th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 195th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 18th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 730th | 770 |
| Median household income | 197th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 348th | 763 |
| Median home value | 243rd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 206th | 710 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 340th | 733 |
| Median age | 618th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 400th | 760 |
| Work from home | 258th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 33rd | 764 |
Freeport's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Freeport with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Freeport?
15 of the 57 figures for Freeport on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Freeport are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Freeport.