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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Freeland

Michigan · 5,147 residents · 6.588 sq mi
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Freeland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,455. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 3,741 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $116,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,147
+266%since 1990
from 1,406 in 1990
1990 – 2024
781 / sq mi
+266%since 1990
from 213 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+7%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7843K5K6K8K1990201020202024Freeland
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,455
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,470
+73%since 1990
from $11,853 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$116,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$596
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $403 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
17.9% rent
2.1
+33%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20%(281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(4,180)
Black12.9%(663)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(163)
Asian0.5%(25)
Diversity Score36.4%(1,874)
36
+82%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.3%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−23%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeland, Michigan?

Freeland, Michigan has about 5,147 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Freeland, Michigan?

The typical household in Freeland, Michigan earns about $55,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Freeland, Michigan expensive?

In Freeland, Michigan, the median home is worth about $116,100, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Freeland, Michigan?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Freeland, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Freeland, Michigan?

About 2.6% of people in Freeland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Freeland, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Freeland, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,741 residents, a change of about 266 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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