Schoolcraft County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,128 | — | #2,646 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,782 | -24.4% | #2,349 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.6 years | +35.2% | #117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $141,800 | -49.7% | #2,368 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $705 | -39.4% | #2,720 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.6% | #1,774 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Schoolcraft County has a population of 8,128, making it the #2,646 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.6 years, which is 35.2% above the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Schoolcraft County is $56,782, ranking #2,349 out of 3,222 counties — 24.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Schoolcraft County is $141,800 (-49.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $705/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.6%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
94.9% of residents in Schoolcraft County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Schoolcraft County, Michigan has a total population of 8,128, making it the 2,646th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Schoolcraft County is 52.6 years, which is 35.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Schoolcraft County is $56,782, which ranks #2,349 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Schoolcraft County is $141,800, 49.7% below the national median. Renters in Schoolcraft County pay a median gross rent of $705 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Schoolcraft County, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.3 min.
Schoolcraft County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.6%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (7.3%).
All data for Schoolcraft County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.