Freeport, New York
Freeport: The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois. It is located on the Pecatonica River in the northwestern part of the state. Freeport is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Freeport Historical Society and the Freeport Public Library.
About
Freeport is a city located in the county of Nassau in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,860 and a population density of 1,406 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 42,705 inhabitants.
The city was created 197 years ago in 1826.
Quick Facts about Freeport
| Population : | 42,705 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Nassau County |
| Postal code : | 61032 |
| Area : | 30.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,552 feet / 778 meters |
| Capital city : | Freeport is capital of Stephenson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1827 (197 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:28:42 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,400 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Freeport is located at 40°39'27"N 73°34'59"W (40.6576000, -73.5831800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Freeport
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Freeport decreased by 0.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 42,860 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,083 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,124 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,155 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,175 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,158 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,147 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,151 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,049 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,956 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,705 | -0.59% | estimation process |
People born in Freeport (58)
People born in Freeport, including gossip columnist and screenwriter Louella Parsons, assassin of U.S. President James Garfield Charles J. Guiteau, musician Corky Hale, .
List
- Edmund Heller (American zoologist) he was born in 21/05/1875
- Alfred A. Cohn (American writer) he was born in 26/03/1880
- George Kingsley Zipf (American statistician) he was born in 07/01/1902
- Gerald McClellan (American boxer) he was born in 23/10/1967
- Howard Zehr (American academic) he was born in 02/07/1944
- Carl Cain (basketball player) he was born in 02/08/1934
- Gray Gordon (American musician) he was born in 04/05/1904
- William Eckert (United States general) he was born in 20/01/1909
- Kim Hughes (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 04/06/1952
- Winston H. Bostick (American Physicist) he was born in 05/03/1916
- Art Hillebrand (American football player and coach) he was born in 09/03/1877
- Preston Pearson (American football player) he was born in 17/01/1945
- Charles Putnam (United States Navy officer) he was born in 01/12/1854
- Clare Winger Harris (American writer (1891-1968)) she was born in 18/01/1891
- Dan Balz (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1946
- Daniel C. Ferguson (American businessman) he was born in 05/05/1927
- Frederick H. Buttel (sociologist) he was born in 15/10/1948
- Genevieve Townsend (American actress (1897-1927)) she was born in 04/12/1897
Schools in Freeport
College & universities near Freeport, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193292 | Molloy College | Rockville Centre (NY) | 11571-5002 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Freeport, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Post offices near Freeport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Freepor Post Office | Freeport (NY) | 11520 |
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Other cities in Nassau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nassau County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 764,055 | Town in Nassau County, New York |
| Oyster Bay | 296,592 | Town on Long Island, New York, United States |
| Hicksville | 41,547 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| East Meadow | 38,132 | Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States |
| Valley Stream | 37,196 | Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America |
| Long Beach | 33,303 | City in Nassau County, New York, United States |
| Elmont | 33,198 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Franklin Square | 29,320 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Glen Cove | 27,005 | City in Nassau County, New York |
| Plainview | 26,217 | City in Texas |
| Uniondale | 24,759 | Census designated-place in New York, United States |
| Rockville Centre | 24,398 | Village in Nassau County, New York, United States |
| Baldwin | 24,033 | Census designated place in New York, United States |
| Garden City | 22,224 | Village in New York, United States |
| Merrick | 22,097 | Hamlet and census-designated place in New York |
| Massapequa | 21,685 | Census-designated place in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Freeport distances to largest New York cities
