Freeland, MI Demographics

A map of Freeland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,830	6,233	77.1%	81.7%
Black	710	792	9.4%	10.4%
Multiracial	598	195	7.9%	2.6%
Hispanic	323	321	4.3%	4.2%
Asian	58	47	0.8%	0.6%
Native American/Other	38	42	0.5%	0.6%

Freeland, Michigan has an estimated population of 7,557, a less than 1% change from the 7,630 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% White, 9.4% Black, 7.9% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Freeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Freeland 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 Freeland, that probability was 31.9% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Freeland is ranked the 136th 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). Freeland was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Freeland's White Population

5,830 residents of Freeland, or 77.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Freeland is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Freeland ranks 599th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Freeland's population has decreased from 81.7% to 77.1%.

Freeland is more White than neighboring Saginaw (34.7% White). Freeland is less White than neighboring Auburn (93% White), Shields (89% White), Hemlock (94.2% White), and Midland (86.3% White).

Freeland's Black Population

710 residents of Freeland, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Freeland is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Freeland ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Black residents' share of Freeland's population has decreased from 10.4% to 9.4%.

Freeland is more Black than neighboring Auburn (1.2% Black), Shields (1.5% Black), Hemlock (0% Black), and Midland (2% Black). Freeland is less Black than neighboring Saginaw (44.3% Black).

Freeland's Asian Population

58 residents of Freeland, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Freeland is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Freeland ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. Asian residents' share of Freeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Freeland is more Asian than neighboring Auburn (0% Asian), and Saginaw (0.2% Asian). Freeland is less Asian than neighboring Shields (1.1% Asian), and Midland (3.3% Asian).

Freeland's Hispanic Population

323 residents of Freeland, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Freeland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Freeland ranks 261st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Freeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Freeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Auburn (2.7% Hispanic). Freeland is less Hispanic than neighboring Hemlock (5% Hispanic), Midland (4.6% Hispanic), and Saginaw (15.9% Hispanic).

Freeland's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Freeland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Freeland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Freeland ranks 500th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Freeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Freeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Auburn (0.1% Native American/Other), Shields (0.2% Native American/Other), Hemlock (0% Native American/Other), and Saginaw (0.4% Native American/Other). Freeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midland (0.6% Native American/Other).

Freeland's Multiracial Population

598 residents of Freeland, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Freeland is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Freeland ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Freeland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 206.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Freeland's population has increased from 2.6% to 7.9%.

Freeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Auburn (2.9% Multiracial), Shields (4% Multiracial), Hemlock (0% Multiracial), Midland (3.2% Multiracial), and Saginaw (4.5% 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.