Unified School District · MI
Bay City School District
Bay City School District is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 69,538. The median household income is $60,306 and the median age is 43.0.
69,538
Population
311
People / sq mi
$60,306
Median Income
43.0
Median Age
Bay City School District covers 223 sq mi of land at 311.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$60,306
Median Household Income
$35,509
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$137,200
Median Home Value
$843
Median Rent
74.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.8%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bay City School District serves a community with a population of 69,538 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Bay City School District is $60,306, with a per capita income of $35,509. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Bay City School District is 89.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 65.6% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Bay City School District, 91.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Bay City School District is $137,200, with a median rent of $843. The homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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Data for Bay City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2604260).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.