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Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Schoolcraft County, Michigan. Schoolcraft County had 8,187 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 9 places (1 city, village or borough and 8 towns and townships) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 26153.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,187
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,047 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,128
Median household income
$56,782
±$4,076 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$141,800
±$14,737 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$705
±$85 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Schoolcraft County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,047 residents in Schoolcraft County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,187 for July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,128 over 1,172 square miles of land.
| Measure | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,128 | 10,077,761 | +80 |
| Households | 3,890±163 | 4,076,369 | +422 |
| Average household size | 2.05±0.08 | 2.42 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 5,956±63 | 4,622,236 | −429 |
Schoolcraft County's population since 2000
From 8,903 in 2000 to 8,187 in 2025: down 8.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County holds 9 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Manistique with 2,868 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Manistique | 2,828 | $38,446 |
|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Township | 1,305 | $79,196 |
| Manistique Township | 1,045 | $52,639 |
| Thompson Township | 808 | $82,031 |
| Inwood Township | 654 | $64,922 |
| Doyle Township | 563 | $62,632 |
| Germfask Township | 469 | $57,500 |
| Mueller Township | 260 | $63,472 |
| Seney TownshipGEOID 2615372500 | 115 | $53,882 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Schoolcraft County?
The median resident of Schoolcraft County is 52.6 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 28.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.6%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.6±0.4 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.7%±0.2 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.9%±0.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 5.9% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.7%±1.6 pts | 72.4% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 7.3%±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.6%±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±1.1 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1%±1.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±1.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±2.0 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1%±2.3 pts | 32.4% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0%±1.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Schoolcraft County earn?
Half of Schoolcraft County's 3,890 households earn less than $56,782 a year (±$4,076), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $55,997 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,782±$4,076 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,910±$6,497 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,006±$2,562 | $40,735 | +$6,673 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1%±2.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.7%±5.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±3.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8%±3.4 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Schoolcraft County?
Owners occupy 86.6% of Schoolcraft County's occupied homes and renters 13.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $141,800 by its owner (±$14,737). The median renter pays $705 a month including utilities, and 33.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $141,800±$14,737 | $231,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $705±$85 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.2%±13.4 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,191±$69 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.6%±2.9 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,956±63 | 4,622,236 | −429 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±2.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.4%±2.1 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7%±1.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.8%±2.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Schoolcraft County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across Schoolcraft County in 2025 (12 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Schoolcraft County get to work?
79.2% of Schoolcraft County's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.2%±2.3 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2%±1.8 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.2%±4.0 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±2.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 5.4%±2.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3%±1.5 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.2 min±1.6 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Schoolcraft County's census tracts?
Schoolcraft County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,855 (Tract 3) to $78,487 (Tract 2).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Schoolcraft County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 80th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 31st of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 80th of 83 |
| Median household income | 65th of 83 |
| Median home value | 75th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 71st of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51st of 83 |
| Median age | 11th of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Schoolcraft County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.