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Compare Springfield to Freeport

This post compares Springfield, Illinois to Freeport, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (city) Freeport (city)
Population 116,313 24,537
Income (median) $46,601 $35,501
Home Value (median) $125,600 $75,300
White 73% 75%
Black 19% 17%
Asian 2% 1%
With Kids 27% 27%
Age (median) 38 42
Rentals 37% 41%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Freeport?
A: Springfield has a much larger population count than Freeport: 116313 compared with 24537 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Springfield or in Freeport?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Springfield.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or Freeport?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Freeport does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 37% for Springfield versus 41% for Freeport.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Decatur, Rock-Island, and Crest-Hill.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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