Freeport, NY Demographics

A map of Freeport's Population by Race

Freeport, New York has an estimated population of 44,088, a less than 1% change from the 44,472 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% Hispanic, 32.5% Black, 16.2% White, 2.6% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, and 1.0% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than New York 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 65.6% in 2020 and 66.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Freeport is ranked the 21st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Freeport's White Population

7,128 residents of Freeport, or 16.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Freeport is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Freeport ranks 1274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Freeport's population has decreased from 17.2% to 16.2%.

Freeport is more White than neighboring Roosevelt (1.5% White). Freeport is less White than neighboring Baldwin (23.7% White), Merrick (83.1% White), North Merrick (77.3% White), and South Hempstead (60% White).

Freeport's Black Population

14,349 residents of Freeport, or 32.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Freeport is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Freeport ranks 25th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Black residents' share of Freeport's population has increased from 28.8% to 32.5%.

Freeport is more Black than neighboring Merrick (1.7% Black), North Merrick (1.9% Black), and South Hempstead (18.7% Black). Freeport is less Black than neighboring Baldwin (44% Black), and Roosevelt (51.6% Black).

Freeport's Asian Population

1,146 residents of Freeport, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Freeport is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Freeport ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.7%. Asian residents' share of Freeport's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.6%.

Freeport is more Asian than neighboring Roosevelt (1.5% Asian), and South Hempstead (0.8% Asian). Freeport is less Asian than neighboring Baldwin (3.3% Asian), Merrick (3.7% Asian), and North Merrick (4.3% Asian).

Freeport's Hispanic Population

19,913 residents of Freeport, or 45.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Freeport is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Freeport ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Freeport's population has decreased from 47.9% to 45.2%.

Freeport is more Hispanic than neighboring Baldwin (23.3% Hispanic), Roosevelt (40.2% Hispanic), Merrick (8.3% Hispanic), North Merrick (14.2% Hispanic), and South Hempstead (20.1% Hispanic).

Freeport's Native American/Other Population

437 residents of Freeport, or 1.0% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Freeport ranks 107th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Freeport's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Freeport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baldwin (0.4% Native American/Other), Roosevelt (0.6% Native American/Other), Merrick (0.5% Native American/Other), North Merrick (0.5% Native American/Other), and South Hempstead (0.3% Native American/Other).

Freeport's Multiracial Population

1,115 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 New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Freeport ranks 846th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Freeport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Freeport is more Multiracial than neighboring North Merrick (1.8% Multiracial), and South Hempstead (0% Multiracial). Freeport is less Multiracial than neighboring Baldwin (5.3% Multiracial), Roosevelt (4.7% Multiracial), and Merrick (2.6% 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.