Freeport, Florida facts for kids
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Freeport, Florida
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| City of Freeport | |
Freeport City Hall, September 2014.
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Location in Walton County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida |
| County | Walton |
| Settled | 1830 |
| Incorporated | 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.00 sq mi (49.21 km2) |
| • Land | 18.94 sq mi (49.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,861 |
| • Density | 309.39/sq mi (119.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32439
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| Area code(s) | 850, 448 |
| FIPS code | 12-24825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0282806 |
Freeport is a city in Walton County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 5,861, up from 1,787 at the 2010 census. Freeport is one of the fastest growing cities in Florida. After the construction of the massive group of neighborhoods, Hammock Bay, the population grew by about 2 thousand.
History
Freeport is said to have been established circa 1830. It was called Freeport due to an absence of fees to use the dock ('free port') at the junction of Four Mile Creek and Lafayette Creek.
Historically, the economy of Freeport was largely dependent on the local timber industry through sawmills and logging, as well as the processing of turpentine.
After the introduction of the railroad in Defuniak Springs, Freeport lost its position as the economic powerhouse in Walton County. Today it has a sizeable population of people who serve at Eglin AFB.
Geography
Freeport is located at 30°30′09″N 86°07′49″W / 30.502430°N 86.130255°W. The city is located along U.S. Route 331 and Florida State Road 20. U.S. 331 runs from north to south to the east of the city, leading north 17 mi (27 km) to DeFuniak Springs, the Walton County seat, and south 11 mi (18 km) to U.S. Route 98 near Santa Rosa Beach. FL-20 runs from west to east through the main part of the city, leading east 17 mi (27 km) to Ebro and west 24 mi (39 km) to Niceville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.0 km2 (10.8 sq mi), of which 10.8 square miles (28 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.28%) is water.
Freeport is situated at the junction of Four Mile Creek and Lafayette Creek, which empty out into LaGrange Bayou, which is connected to the Choctawhatchee Bay.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 518 | — | |
| 1980 | 669 | 29.2% | |
| 1990 | 843 | 26.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,190 | 41.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,787 | 50.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,861 | 228.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 6,542 | 266.1% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,469 | 4,695 | 82.20% | 80.11% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 52 | 156 | 2.91% | 2.66% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 30 | 43 | 1.68% | 0.73% |
| Asian (NH) | 30 | 75 | 1.68% | 1.28% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 4 | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 23 | 0.06% | 0.39% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 42 | 272 | 2.35% | 4.64% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 162 | 593 | 9.07% | 10.12% |
| Total | 1,787 | 5,861 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,861 people, 959 households, and 760 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,787 people, 636 households, and 343 families residing in the city.
In 2010, the population density was 110.4 inhabitants per square mile (42.6/km2). There were 563 housing units at an average density of 52.2/sq mi (20.2/km2).
Schools
- Freeport Elementary School
- Freeport Middle School
- Freeport High School
See also
In Spanish: Freeport (Florida) para niños
