Schoolcraft County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Schoolcraft County is located in Michigan with a total population of 8,093. 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 52.1 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 10.5% 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 $57,708. This is 19% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $123,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Schoolcraft County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Schoolcraft County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.