Unified School District · MI
Northwest School District
Northwest School District is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 28,343. The median household income is $71,340 and the median age is 38.7.
28,343
Population
275
People / sq mi
$71,340
Median Income
38.7
Median Age
Northwest School District covers 103 sq mi of land at 275.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,340
Median Household Income
$33,610
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$194,000
Median Home Value
$1,073
Median Rent
65.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.6%
High School+
21.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northwest School District serves a community with a population of 28,343 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Northwest School District is $71,340, with a per capita income of $33,610. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
Northwest School District is 79.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 51.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Northwest School District, 91.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Northwest School District is $194,000, with a median rent of $1,073. The homeownership rate is 65.8%.
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Data for Northwest School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2626010).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.