Freeland, Michigan
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Freeland is an unincorporated community located in Tittabawassee Township, Saginaw County, Michigan. It is a Census-designated place (CDP) used for statistical purposes. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 5,147.
It is the location of MBS International Airport, which serves three major nearby cities: Saginaw, Bay City and Midland.
During World War II, the airport was used to hold German prisoners of war.
Geography
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Location of Freeland, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 17.4 km² (6.7 mi²). 17.3 km² (6.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.45% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,147 people, 1,441 households, and 1,115 families residing in the community. The population density is 297.1/km² (769.7/mi²). There are 1,527 housing units at an average density of 88.1/km² (228.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 82.86% White, 13.04% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. 3.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,441 households out of which 40.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% are married couples living together, 9.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% are non-families. 18.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the community the population is spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 43.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 161.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 182.6 males.
The median income for a household in the community is $55,455, and the median income for a family is $67,083. Males have a median income of $50,225 versus $33,306 for females. The per capita income for the community is $20,470. 2.6% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.