Unified School District · MI
Atherton Community Schools
Atherton Community Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 6,492. The median household income is $50,524 and the median age is 44.4.
6,492
Population
711
People / sq mi
$50,524
Median Income
44.4
Median Age
Atherton Community Schools covers 9 sq mi of land at 710.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 49.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,524
Median Household Income
$29,332
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$144,800
Median Home Value
$765
Median Rent
62.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.6%
High School+
15.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atherton Community Schools serves a community with a population of 6,492 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Atherton Community Schools is $50,524, with a per capita income of $29,332. The poverty rate is 5.7%.
Atherton Community Schools is 74.7% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 49.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Atherton Community Schools, 89.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Atherton Community Schools is $144,800, with a median rent of $765. The homeownership rate is 62.0%.
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Data for Atherton Community Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2603540).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.