Freeport, MN Demographics

A map of Freeport's Population by Race

Freeport, Minnesota has an estimated population of 787, a large increase from the 675 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 Minnesota 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 16.9% in 2020 and 23.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Freeport is ranked the 402nd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 436th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Freeport's White Population

684 residents of Freeport, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Freeport is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Freeport ranks 430th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's White population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Freeport's population has decreased from 90.8% to 86.9%.

Freeport is more White than neighboring Melrose (73.3% White). Freeport is less White than neighboring New Munich (97.3% White), St. Rosa (100% White), St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (96.5% White), and Albany (92.4% White).

Freeport's Black Population

15 residents of Freeport, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Freeport is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Freeport ranks 578th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Black population has grown by an estimated 1400.0%. Black residents' share of Freeport's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.9%.

Freeport is more Black than neighboring St. Rosa (0% Black), St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (0% Black), Melrose (0% Black), and Albany (0.3% Black). Freeport is less Black than neighboring New Munich (2.3% Black).

Freeport's Asian Population

0 residents of Freeport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Freeport is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Freeport ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Freeport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Freeport is less Asian than neighboring Albany (1.4% Asian).

Freeport's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Freeport, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Freeport is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Freeport ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Freeport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Freeport is more Hispanic than neighboring New Munich (0% Hispanic), St. Rosa (0% Hispanic), St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (0% Hispanic), and Albany (1.5% Hispanic). Freeport is less Hispanic than neighboring Melrose (25.2% Hispanic).

Freeport's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Freeport, or 0.9% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Freeport ranks 649th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Freeport's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Freeport is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Munich (0% Native American/Other), St. Rosa (0% Native American/Other), St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (0% Native American/Other), Melrose (0.3% Native American/Other), and Albany (0% Native American/Other).

Freeport's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Freeport, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Freeport is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Freeport ranks 827th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Freeport's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.5%.

Freeport is more Multiracial than neighboring New Munich (0.3% Multiracial), St. Rosa (0% Multiracial), and Melrose (1.2% Multiracial). Freeport is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (3.5% Multiracial), and Albany (4.4% 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.