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Freeland

Michigan · 7,630 residents · 6.588 sq mi
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Freeland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,138. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value is $173,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
7,630
+48%since 2000
from 5,147 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,158 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+10%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7843K5K6K8K1990201020202024Freeland
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,138
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,094
+42%since 2000
from $20,470 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(4,180)
Black12.9%(663)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(163)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.4%(1,874)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(6,233)
Black10.4%(792)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(321)
Asian0.6%(47)
Other4.2%(317)
Diversity Score41.5%(3,170)
Diversity Score
42
+14%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
Female
36.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Freeland, Michigan?

Freeland, Michigan has about 7,630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Freeland, Michigan?

The typical household in Freeland, Michigan earns about $81,138 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 $173,800, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Freeland, Michigan?

About 27.4% 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 3.7% 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 6,224 residents, a change of about 443 percent over that period.

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