Schoolcraft County, MI

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    2024 Population
    8,128
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    52.6
    0.96% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.1%
    4.95% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,782
    1.6% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $141,800
    14.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,240
    0.124% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Schoolcraft County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.3% of the residents in Schoolcraft County, MI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Schoolcraft County, MI was $141,800, and the homeownership rate was 86.6%.

    Most people in Schoolcraft County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Schoolcraft County, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Schoolcraft County, MI is home to a population of 8.13k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.03% of Schoolcraft County, MI residents were born outside of the country (84 people).

    In 2024, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.64k people) in Schoolcraft County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 593 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 467 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.3% of Schoolcraft County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Schoolcraft County, MI was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Schoolcraft County, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.64k ± 130
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      593 ± 90
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      467 ± 94
    1.66%
    Hispanic Population
    135 people

    In 2024, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.64k people) in Schoolcraft County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 593 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 467 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.66% of the people in Schoolcraft County, MI are hispanic (135 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Schoolcraft County, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.03%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    84 people
    1.11%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    90 people

    As of 2024, 1.03% of Schoolcraft County, MI residents (84 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Schoolcraft County, MI was 1.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      269 ± 66
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      107 ± 75
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      75 ± 28

    Schoolcraft County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.9% of the population of Schoolcraft County, MI has health coverage, with 32.6% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 22.7% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Schoolcraft County, MI see 1,338 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,338 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1365 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,338 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Schoolcraft County, MI

    Primary care physicians in Schoolcraft County, MI see an average of 1,338 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,338 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Schoolcraft County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 13.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.11%
    Uninsured
    32.6%
    Employer Coverage
    18.9%
    Medicaid
    22.7%
    Medicare
    19.1%
    Non-Group
    1.58%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Schoolcraft County, MI declined by 29% from 7.19% to 5.11%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Schoolcraft County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.3 in Schoolcraft County, MI.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.5% in Schoolcraft County, MI.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.24% in Schoolcraft County, MI.

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    Economy

    The economy of Schoolcraft County, MI employs 3.24k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Schoolcraft County, MI were Health Care & Social Assistance (599 people), Manufacturing (415 people), and Construction (330 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($91,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,292), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,821).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 259
    0.124%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Schoolcraft County, MI grew at a rate of 0.124%, from 3.24k employees to 3.24k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Schoolcraft County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (411 people), Management Occupations (294 people), and Production Occupations (280 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Schoolcraft County, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 259
    0.124%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Schoolcraft County, MI grew at a rate of 0.124%, from 3.24k employees to 3.24k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Schoolcraft County, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (599 people), Manufacturing (415 people), and Construction (330 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Schoolcraft County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Schoolcraft County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,768
    Median earning men ± $3,476
    $31,306
    Median earning women ± $5,902

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,389), Public Administration ($78,333), and Information ($70,833).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($60,417), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,750), and Public Administration ($47,794).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 24
      Retail Trade
    2. 16
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. 16
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $23.7k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $11.8k
      Retail Trade
    3. $7.88k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Schoolcraft County, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Schoolcraft County, MI was $141,800 in 2024, which is 0.426 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $123,500 to $141,800, a 14.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Schoolcraft County, MI is 86.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Schoolcraft County, MI have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Schoolcraft County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 9.43% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Schoolcraft County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.77%.

    Housing

    Property

    $141,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,737
    $3,370
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$248

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Schoolcraft County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    86.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 86.6% of the housing units in Schoolcraft County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Schoolcraft County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,782
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,076
    3.89k
    Number of Households
    ± 292

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.89k households in Schoolcraft County, MI declined from $56,782 from the previous year's value of $57,708.

    The following chart displays the households in Schoolcraft County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Schoolcraft County, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.2%)
    2. Carpooled (10.3%)
    3. Walked (5.45%)

    In 2024, 79.2% of workers in Schoolcraft County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who walked to work (5.45%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    18.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Schoolcraft County, MI have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Schoolcraft County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Schoolcraft County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Schoolcraft County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Schoolcraft County, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 9.43% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Schoolcraft County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.77%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Schoolcraft County, MI (1.13k out of 8.02k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Schoolcraft County, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 21.9% of the children was living in poverty in Schoolcraft County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2016, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 253 in Schoolcraft County, MI. From 2014 to 2016, the indicator declined 9.71% per 100,000 population.

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