Schoolcraft County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Schoolcraft County is located in Michigan with a total population of 8,128. It is the 80th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Schoolcraft County is 52.6 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Schoolcraft County is $56,782. This is 22% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $141,800. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Schoolcraft County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Schoolcraft County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Schoolcraft County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.