Free Soil, Michigan
Free Soil: Human settlement in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Free Soil is a city located in the county of Mason in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 144 and a population density of 54 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 144 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Free Soil
| Population : | 144 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Mason County |
| Postal code : | 49411 |
| Area : | 2.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 686 feet / 209 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 10:45:47 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 54 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Free Soil is located at 44°6'25"N 86°13'0"W (44.1069500, -86.2167500).
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Demographics
The population of Free Soil increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 144 | - | census |
| 2011 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 143 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 144 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 145 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 145 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 144 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,046 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,562 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,007 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,567 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.7% |
| White only, percent : | 95.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,232 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.1% |
Free Soil zip code is 49411.
County name: Mason, County
fips: 26105
Free Soil, Freesoil
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $171,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,314 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $498 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $866 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,495 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,969 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 135,882 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 499,961 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 447,720 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,605 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,478 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,225 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,911 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,206 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 434 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,746 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 130 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,582 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,030.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.62 |
Schools in Free Soil
College & universities near Free Soil, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172671 | West Shore Community College | Scottville (MI) | 49454-0277 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Free Soil, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| REE | Reed City, Michigan | US 10 & 220th Ave. | BUS |
| CLC | Cadillac, Michigan | 1202 North Mitchell St. | BUS |
| BGP | Big Rapids, Michigan | 14342 Northland Dr. | BUS |
| MTO | Manton, Michigan | Junction U.S. 131 & M-42 | BUS |
| KGS | Kingsley, Michigan | 119 E. Main St. | BUS |
Post offices near Free Soil
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Free Soil Post Office | Free Soil (MI) | 49411 |
Other cities in Mason County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mason County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ludington | 8,096 | City in Mason County, Michigan, United States |
| Amber | 2,599 | Township in Mason County, Michigan |
| Scottville | 1,209 | City in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Custer | 284 | Human settlement in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Fountain | 198 | Village in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America |
