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Free Soil

Michigan · 158 residents · 1.038 sq mi
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Free Soil has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,917. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−11%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
731161602032471990201020202024Free Soil
2024112
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,917
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,682
+115%since 2000
from $13,329 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−28%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(165)
Black2.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(3)
Diversity Score8.1%(13)
Diversity Score
8
+40%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
38.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Free Soil, Michigan?

Free Soil, Michigan has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Free Soil, Michigan?

The typical household in Free Soil, Michigan earns about $57,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Free Soil, Michigan expensive?

In Free Soil, Michigan, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Free Soil, Michigan?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Free Soil, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Free Soil, Michigan?

About 12.4% of people in Free Soil, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Free Soil, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Free Soil, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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