Town · Maine
Freeport, Maine
Freeport, town, in Cumberland County, Maine. Freeport had 8,934 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,737 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,802 (±18). GEOID 2300526525.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,934
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,737 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,802 ±18
Median household income
$107,326
±$19,268 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$508,400
±$75,899 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,439
±$123 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Freeport and what county is it in?
Freeport is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 34.7 square miles of land, 251 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Freeport: Freeport (CDP, 1,700 in 2020).
Freeport is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 8,934 people lived in Freeport on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,737 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,802 (±18).
| Measure | Freeport | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,802±18 | 308,827 | +363 |
| Households | 3,765±257 | 132,168 | +318 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.16 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,249±282 | 153,286 | no clear change |
Freeport's population since 2000
From 7,800 in 2000 to 8,934 in 2025: up 14.5%. 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 48.8 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 26.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.3%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Freeport | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8±4.3 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±2.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.7%±4.5 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 49.5%±3.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.6%±3.8 pts | 85.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±2.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±2.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8%±1.6 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±2.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±1.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 7.1%±2.4 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±3.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4%±2.6 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.6%±7.0 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.5%±6.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0%±4.1 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 3,765 households earn less than $107,326 a year (±$19,268), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $105,997 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Freeport | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,326±$19,268 | $95,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $136,158±$14,490 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,370±$5,580 | $55,739 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±3.4 pts | 7.3% | +6.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.8%±8.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9%±3.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7%±1.6 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.5%±2.0 pts | 92.7% | – |
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 77.6% of Freeport's occupied homes and renters 22.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $508,400 by its owner (±$75,899). The median renter pays $1,439 a month including utilities, and 50.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Freeport | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $508,400±$75,899 | $451,200 | +$146,453 |
| Median gross rent | $1,439±$123 | $1,589 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.9%±19.2 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,141±$368 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.6%±6.6 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.4%±6.6 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,249±282 | 153,286 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±3.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±9.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5%±6.7 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0%±3.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.1%±3.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.6%±4.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.2%±6.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Freeport building?
Builders took permits for 71 new housing units in Freeport in 2025 (27 in single-family houses), 7.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Freeport work and get to work?
60.0% of Freeport's workers drive alone and 21.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Freeport | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6%±6.0 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±3.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.0%±8.2 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3%±6.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.2%±5.9 pts | 21.8% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min±2.7 | 23.2 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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Freeport (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $104,464 (Tract 45.01) to $107,431 (Tract 45.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 45.02Cumberland County | 5,253 | $107,431 |
| Tract 45.01Cumberland County | 3,549 | $104,464 |
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 Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Freeport is the 1,392nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 16th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Freeport ranks 30th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 16th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 168th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 108th | 353 |
| Median household income | 30th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 21st | 353 |
| Median home value | 25th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 187th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st | 352 |
| Median age | 135th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 227th | 353 |
| Work from home | 60th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 207th | 352 |
Freeport's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, 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?
11 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' school search.