Population 5,018 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Schoolcraft
Household size in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Schoolcraft average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center. Schoolcraft has larger households than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 41.0, the median age in Schoolcraft is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.2, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Schoolcraft: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Schoolcraft has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Schoolcraft
Renters in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Schoolcraft is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Schoolcraft: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Schoolcraft are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $603 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $829 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $696 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,068 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$465 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Schoolcraft costs $1,068 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $465 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Schoolcraft
Bachelor's degrees in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Schoolcraft (45.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 16.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Schoolcraft: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend. Schoolcraft has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Michigan cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Schoolcraft
| Period | Schoolcraft | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Schoolcraft has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Schoolcraft compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft | 2.75 | 41.0 | 5.9% | 11.3% | 8.1% | 1981 | $1,068 | 45.3% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| Flowerfield | 2.74 | 45.9 | 4.4% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 1984 | $940 | 36.8% | 96.0% | 3.1% |
| Portage | 2.47 | 40.4 | 8.9% | 30.5% | 5.7% | 1979 | $1,199 | 47.5% | 96.9% | 4.5% |
| Vicksburg | 2.51 | 40.4 | 8.1% | 14.9% | 4.5% | 1982 | $1,018 | 32.8% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| Moore Park | 2.68 | 43.4 | 6.1% | 12.7% | 7.5% | 1978 | $720 | 21.4% | 91.8% | 3.5% |
| Howardsville | 2.36 | 50.6 | 3.8% | 9.9% | 20.6% | 1981 | $851 | 20.7% | 96.6% | 2.8% |
| Parkville | 2.38 | 49.1 | 5.7% | 9.4% | 11.7% | 1974 | $645 | 17.1% | 90.2% | 3.2% |
| Marcellus | 2.50 | 45.5 | 8.5% | 14.7% | 13.3% | 1973 | $913 | 18.2% | 92.8% | 5.3% |
| Lawton | 2.42 | 43.9 | 8.0% | 15.8% | 10.7% | 1981 | $835 | 25.5% | 93.5% | 3.7% |
| Mattawan | 2.66 | 40.2 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 1993 | $1,183 | 38.0% | 96.4% | 2.7% |
| Scotts | 2.54 | 45.1 | 12.2% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 1975 | $1,274 | 38.0% | 94.5% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Schoolcraft. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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