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Schoolcraft

Michigan · 1,466 residents · 0.982 sq mi
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Schoolcraft has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,115. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $131,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,466
−8%since 2000
from 1,587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Schoolcraft
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,115
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,380 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,003
+53%since 2000
from $20,223 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,518)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,343)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(38)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.9%(28)
Diversity Score13.2%(193)
Diversity Score
13
+176%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schoolcraft, Michigan?

Schoolcraft, Michigan has about 1,466 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schoolcraft, Michigan?

The typical household in Schoolcraft, Michigan earns about $64,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schoolcraft, Michigan expensive?

In Schoolcraft, Michigan, the median home is worth about $131,800, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Schoolcraft, Michigan?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Schoolcraft, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schoolcraft, Michigan?

About 2.6% of people in Schoolcraft, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schoolcraft, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Schoolcraft, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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