Unified School District · MI
Pontiac City School District
Pontiac City School District is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 81,471. The median household income is $50,378 and the median age is 37.3.
81,471
Population
2118
People / sq mi
$50,378
Median Income
37.3
Median Age
Pontiac City School District covers 38 sq mi of land at 2117.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,378
Median Household Income
$33,470
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$159,000
Median Home Value
$1,156
Median Rent
50.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.9%
High School+
24.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pontiac City School District serves a community with a population of 81,471 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Pontiac City School District is $50,378, with a per capita income of $33,470. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
Pontiac City School District is 34.6% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 24.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Pontiac City School District, 84.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Pontiac City School District is $159,000, with a median rent of $1,156. The homeownership rate is 50.1%.
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Data for Pontiac City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2628740).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.