The largest body of water in the township is Pleasant Lake.

[7] As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,562 people, 561 households, and 417 families residing in the township.

20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Freedom Township is served by four public school districts.

A small eastern portion of the township is served by Saline Area Schools in Saline, and a very small portion in the northeast corner is served by Dexter Community School District in Dexter.