Free Soil, MI Demographics
A map of Free Soil's Population by Race
Free Soil, Michigan has an estimated population of 112, a large decrease from the 158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 7.1% Multiracial, 5.4% Black, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Free Soil, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Free Soil has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Free Soil, that probability was 8.6% in 2020 and 27.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Free Soil is ranked the 724th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Free Soil was ranked the 711th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Free Soil's White Population
95 residents of Free Soil, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Free Soil is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Free Soil ranks 39th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Soil's White population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. White residents' share of Free Soil's population has decreased from 95.6% to 84.8%.
Free Soil is more White than neighboring Fountain (79.9% White). Free Soil is less White than neighboring Stronach (89.7% White), Filer City (97.2% White), Oak Hill (96.5% White), and Custer (95.3% White).
Free Soil's Black Population
6 residents of Free Soil, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Free Soil is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Free Soil ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Soil's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Black residents' share of Free Soil's population has increased from 0.0% to 5.4%.
Free Soil is more Black than neighboring Fountain (0% Black), Stronach (4.5% Black), Filer City (0% Black), Oak Hill (0% Black), and Custer (1.1% Black).
Free Soil's Asian Population
0 residents of Free Soil, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Free Soil is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Free Soil ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Soil's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Free Soil's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Free Soil's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Free Soil, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Free Soil is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Free Soil ranks 661st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Soil's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Free Soil's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.
Free Soil is less Hispanic than neighboring Fountain (2.5% Hispanic), Stronach (1.9% Hispanic), Oak Hill (3.5% Hispanic), and Custer (1.1% Hispanic).
Free Soil's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Free Soil, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Free Soil is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Free Soil ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Soil's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Free Soil's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.7%.
Free Soil is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fountain (0% Native American/Other), Filer City (0% Native American/Other), Oak Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Custer (0% Native American/Other). Free Soil is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stronach (3.9% Native American/Other).
Free Soil's Multiracial Population
8 residents of Free Soil, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Free Soil is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Free Soil ranks 645th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Soil's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Free Soil's population has increased from 2.5% to 7.1%.
Free Soil is more Multiracial than neighboring Stronach (0% Multiracial), Filer City (2.8% Multiracial), Oak Hill (0% Multiracial), and Custer (2.5% Multiracial). Free Soil is less Multiracial than neighboring Fountain (17.6% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.