Schoolcraft township, Michigan
Schoolcraft township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Schoolcraft township is a geographic entity located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,316. The land area covers 34.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,316 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,708 | ±246 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,863 | ±248 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,708 | ±246 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 155 | ±100 |
| Median Home Value | $258,200 | ±$16,797 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,071 | ±$131 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,590 | ±$9,253 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,476 | ±$2,621 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 784 | ±320 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,827 | ±371 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.4% | ±8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,332 (2024)
ID: 193514
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
50 E VW AVE, VICKSBURG MI 49097-7725
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GUS Population: 264,780 (2024)
ID: 128253
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
201 W KALAMAZOO AVE, KALAMAZOO MI 49007-3726
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PORTAGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PORTAGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | THREE RIVERS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PORTAGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | KALAMAZOO, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | KALAMAZOO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PORTAGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CENTREVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CENTREVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CENTREVILLE, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ross Medical Education Center-Portage
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College Vocational | 7.9 mi away | 6235 South Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI, 49002-2813 |
2696017151
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VICKSBURG DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 215 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, VICKSBURG, MI, 49097 |
(269) 649-1648
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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College | 9.3 mi away | 6767 West O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49003-4070 |
2694884100
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SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 330 NORTH CENTRE STREET, SCHOOLCRAFT, MI, 49087 |
(269) 679-5959
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West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
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College | 10.2 mi away | 3200 South Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008 |
2693814424
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PORTAGE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 300 LIBRARY LANE, PORTAGE, MI, 49002 |
(269) 329-4544
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Western Michigan University
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College | 11.8 mi away | 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5200 |
2693871000
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MENDON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 314 WEST MAIN STREET, MENDON, MI, 49072 |
(269) 496-4865
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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
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College | 12.3 mi away | 300 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 |
2693374500
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WASHINGTON SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 1244 PORTAGE STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001 |
(269) 553-7970
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KALAMAZOO BATTLE CK INTL AP, MI US, located 8.6 miles from Schoolcraft township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5° | 18.1° | 24.8° | 1.70" | — |
| February | 34.7° | 19.5° | 27.1° | 1.34" | — |
| March | 45.9° | 27.3° | 36.6° | 2.01" | — |
| April | 59.3° | 37.7° | 48.5° | 3.07" | — |
| May | 70.3° | 48.7° | 59.5° | 3.70" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 58.1° | 68.8° | 3.20" | — |
| July | 83.1° | 62.0° | 72.6° | 3.36" | — |
| August | 81.1° | 60.4° | 70.8° | 3.66" | — |
| September | 74.1° | 52.5° | 63.3° | 3.27" | — |
| October | 61.3° | 41.9° | 51.6° | 3.74" | — |
| November | 47.6° | 32.5° | 40.1° | 2.50" | — |
| December | 36.5° | 24.2° | 30.4° | 1.68" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Vicksburg village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Portage city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Mendon village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
| Scotts CDP | CDP | 10.5 mi | — |
| Kalamazoo city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2607771880. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.