Freeport, FL Demographics

A map of Freeport's Population by Race

Freeport, Florida has an estimated population of 6,689, a large increase from the 5,861 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.5% White, 17.1% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Freeport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Freeport has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Freeport, that probability was 34.5% in 2020 and 41.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Freeport is ranked the 422nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Freeport was ranked the 439th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Freeport's White Population

4,983 residents of Freeport, or 74.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Freeport is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Freeport ranks 312th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Freeport's population has decreased from 80.1% to 74.5%.

Freeport is more White than neighboring DeFuniak Springs (58.8% White). Freeport is less White than neighboring Miramar Beach (94.4% White), Ebro (82.5% White), Ponce de Leon (98.2% White), and Laguna Beach (91.8% White).

Freeport's Black Population

95 residents of Freeport, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Freeport is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Freeport ranks 617th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Black residents' share of Freeport's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.4%.

Freeport is more Black than neighboring Miramar Beach (0.6% Black), Ebro (1.3% Black), Ponce de Leon (0% Black), and Laguna Beach (0% Black). Freeport is less Black than neighboring DeFuniak Springs (24.4% Black).

Freeport's Asian Population

47 residents of Freeport, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Freeport is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Freeport ranks 498th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.3%. Asian residents' share of Freeport's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Freeport is more Asian than neighboring DeFuniak Springs (0% Asian), Miramar Beach (0.3% Asian), Ebro (0% Asian), Ponce de Leon (0% Asian), and Laguna Beach (0.2% Asian).

Freeport's Hispanic Population

1,141 residents of Freeport, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Freeport is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Freeport ranks 534th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 92.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Freeport's population has increased from 10.1% to 17.1%.

Freeport is more Hispanic than neighboring DeFuniak Springs (9.7% Hispanic), Miramar Beach (3.3% Hispanic), Ebro (1.7% Hispanic), Ponce de Leon (0% Hispanic), and Laguna Beach (5.9% Hispanic).

Freeport's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Freeport, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Freeport is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Freeport ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Freeport's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Freeport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Miramar Beach (0% Native American/Other), Ponce de Leon (0% Native American/Other), and Laguna Beach (0.4% Native American/Other). Freeport is less Native American/Other than neighboring DeFuniak Springs (1.1% Native American/Other), and Ebro (6.1% Native American/Other).

Freeport's Multiracial Population

381 residents of Freeport, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Freeport is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Freeport ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Freeport's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.7%.

Freeport is more Multiracial than neighboring Miramar Beach (1.4% Multiracial), Ponce de Leon (1.8% Multiracial), and Laguna Beach (1.8% Multiracial). Freeport is less Multiracial than neighboring DeFuniak Springs (6% Multiracial), and Ebro (8.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.