Schoolcraft, Michigan
Schoolcraft: village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
About
Schoolcraft is a village located in the county of Kalamazoo in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,525 and a population density of 602 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,548 inhabitants.
The village was created 195 years ago in 1830.
Quick Facts about Schoolcraft
| Population | 1,548 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Different from | Schoolcraft County |
| Postal code | 49087 |
| Phone Area Codes | 269 |
| Area | 2.53 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1142,-85.6378 |
| Altitude | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1831 (195 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:59:48 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 611 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Kalamazoo County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Schoolcraft Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Schoolcraft is located at 42°6'51"N 85°38'16"W (42.1142100, -85.6377800).
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Weather
65°F
Partly Sunny
10 to 14 mph ENE
Wednesday
Partly sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Schoolcraft increased by 1.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,525 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,534 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,546 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,555 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,557 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,557 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,562 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,564 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,557 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,554 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,548 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,213 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,402 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,214 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,406 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 97.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 337 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,738 |
Schoolcraft zip code is 49087.
County name: Kalamazoo, County
fips: 26077
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,738 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $107,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,070 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $440 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $584 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 5 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,052 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,407 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,428 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 50,228 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,441 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,719 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,234 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 140 |
| 2019 total employment : | 895 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 30,002 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -4.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 470 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 653 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 216 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 178 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 27 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 613 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 536 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 12.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 438.35 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $202,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,952 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $962 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,242 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,068 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.87 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 42,553 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 50,693 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 254,148 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,449 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,222 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,053 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 987 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 494 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 274 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 127 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 748 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 60 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 824 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,022.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.18 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Schoolcraft, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170541 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49003-4070 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Schoolcraft, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Schoolcraft.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Schoolcra Post Office | Schoolcraft (MI) | 49087 |
Other cities in Kalamazoo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kalamazoo County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 76,009 | The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. |
| Highland Park | 10,712 | Town in Michigan, United States |
| Eastwood | 6,340 | Town in Nottinghamshire |
| Vicksburg | 3,581 | Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Galesburg | 2,090 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Parchment | 1,825 | Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America |
| South Gull Lake | 1,182 | Unincorporated town in Michigan, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Schoolcraft distances to largest Michigan cities