Free Soil, Michigan
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Free Soil is a village located in Mason County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 177. The village is located within Free Soil Township.
Geography
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Location of Free Soil, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 177 people, 75 households, and 48 families residing in the village. The population density is 66.3/km² (171.2/mi²). There are 93 housing units at an average density of 34.9/km² (90.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 93.22% White, 2.26% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 3.95% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 75 households out of which 25.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% are married couples living together, 6.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% are non-families. 36.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the village the population is spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $27,083, and the median income for a family is $36,000. Males have a median income of $28,750 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the village is $13,329. 9.8% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.8% of those under the age of 18 and 11.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.