Free Soil township, Michigan
Free Soil township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Free Soil township is a geographic entity located in Mason County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 841. The land area covers 38.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 841 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±14.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 388 | ±64 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 551 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 388 | ±64 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 163 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $220,900 | ±$42,899 |
| Median Gross Rent | $842 | ±$33 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,344 | ±$12,135 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,027 | ±$3,623 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 97 | ±36 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 371 | ±89 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.4% | ±8.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF FREE SOIL
GUS Population: 846 (2024)
ID: 167143
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
3387 E FREE SOIL RD, FREE SOIL MI 49411-9604
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COUNTY OF MASON
GUS Population: 29,093 (2024)
ID: 166600
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MASON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
300 E LUDINGTON AVE, LUDINGTON MI 49431-2168
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 11-12 | LUDINGTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRETHREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | BRETHREN, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | MANISTEE, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | LUDINGTON, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | LUDINGTON, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | SCOTTVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | MANISTEE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | BRETHREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LUDINGTON, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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West Shore Community College
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College | 10.4 mi away | 3000 N Stiles Rd, Scottville, MI, 49454-0277 |
2318456211
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MANISTEE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 95 MAPLE STREET, MANISTEE, MI, 49660 |
(231) 723-2519
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SCOTTVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 204 EAST STATE STREET, SCOTTVILLE, MI, 49454 |
(231) 757-2588
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WELLSTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 1451 SEAMAN ROAD, WELLSTON, MI, 49689 |
(231) 848-4013
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ONEKAMA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 5283 MAIN STREET, ONEKAMA, MI, 49675 |
(231) 889-4041
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MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 217 EAST LUDINGTON AVENUE, LUDINGTON, MI, 49431 |
(231) 843-8465
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KALEVA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 14618 WALTA STREET, KALEVA, MI, 49645 |
(231) 362-3178
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BEAR LAKE LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 12325 VIRGINIA STREET, BEAR LAKE, MI, 49614 |
(231) 864-2700
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PATHFINDER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.1 mi away | 812 MICHIGAN AVENUE, BALDWIN, MI, 49304 |
(231) 745-4010
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MANISTEE 3SE, MI US, located 7.0 miles from Free Soil township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2° | 18.6° | 24.4° | 2.20" | — |
| February | 32.5° | 19.2° | 25.9° | 1.59" | — |
| March | 42.1° | 25.3° | 33.7° | 2.22" | — |
| April | 54.8° | 34.7° | 44.8° | 3.44" | — |
| May | 67.1° | 44.8° | 55.9° | 3.29" | — |
| June | 76.1° | 54.0° | 65.0° | 3.76" | — |
| July | 79.7° | 59.1° | 69.4° | 3.29" | — |
| August | 78.1° | 58.7° | 68.4° | 3.32" | — |
| September | 72.0° | 52.4° | 62.2° | 3.26" | — |
| October | 59.1° | 42.2° | 50.7° | 4.12" | — |
| November | 46.1° | 33.0° | 39.5° | 3.17" | — |
| December | 35.1° | 24.4° | 29.7° | 2.68" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Soil village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Fountain village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Stronach CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Filer City CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Oak Hill CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Eastlake village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2610530620. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.