Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Schoolcraft County: County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States
About
Schoolcraft County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,485 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,104 inhabitants. Its county seat is Manistique. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Schoolcraft County
| Population : | 8,104 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| Different from : | Schoolcraft |
| Area : | 4879 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 38% |
| Land as percent of area : | 62% |
| Named for : | Henry Schoolcraft |
| Altitude : | 705 feet / 215 meters |
| Capital : | Manistique |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 21:42:51 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Schoolcraft County is located at 46°2'33"N 86°10'38"W (46.0424900, -86.1773000). It has 3 neighbors: Alger County, Luce County and Mackinac County.
Schoolcraft County map
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The largest city of Schoolcraft County is Manistique with a population of 1,048. . See all Schoolcraft County cities & populated places.
Schoolcraft County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schoolcraft County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Inland | 2,126 | Township in Benzie County, Michigan |
| Hiawatha | 1,240 | Township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan |
| Manistique | 1,048 | City in Michigan |
| Thompson | 761 | Township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan |
| Germfask | 470 | Township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan |
| Seney | 114 | Township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan |
- Official Website
Official website of Schoolcraft County
Schoolcraft County has 3 neighbours.
- Alger County county in Michigan, United States
- Luce County county in Michigan, United States
- Mackinac County county in Michigan, United States
- Manistique
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Schoolcraft County decreased by 4.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,485 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,477 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,350 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,263 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,137 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,121 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,967 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,013 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,044 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,094 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,104 | 0.12% | estimation process |
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
