Skandia TownshipMI
A town of 835, settled in 1902.
Is Skandia Township a good place to live?
33% of residents are under 18 in Skandia Township, where Michigan’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 22%. Only 8 of the 702 Michigan towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Skandia Township. 13% of the land in Skandia Township is conserved, above both Michigan’s towns (4.4%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Skandia Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
835 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Skandia Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Skandia Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Skandia Township.
Fewer young adults than Michigan overall
34% of Skandia Township adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Skandia Township has grown 2.1% since 2020, to 835 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Skandia Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 26% | 29% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.2 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Skandia Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.4% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.5% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.7% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.7% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.5% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.5% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
About half of Skandia Township’s working residents commute to Marquette
Most working residents leave Skandia Township for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Marquette (46%), Forsyth Township (6%) and Chocolay Township (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
| Skandia Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 7.8% | 10% | 11% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Skandia Township
Skandia Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Skandia Township’s July high is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Escanaba River State Forest - Gwinn Unit (South) | 2.6 mi | 8,253 |
| 2. Skandia West Side Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Low risk in Skandia Township, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. Since 1985, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Skandia Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Skandia Township is
Skandia Township beats the Michigan average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 29% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Skandia Township.
| Skandia Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 34% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 80% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 36% | 35% |
| What stands out | Skandia Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.2% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.2% | 11.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
A typical Skandia Township home is worth about $235K
The typical Skandia Township home is worth about $235,000, up 8.2% in a year, 11% below the Michigan typical home. The median rent in Skandia Township is $1,339 a month.
| Skandia Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 94% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,339 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Skandia Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Skandia Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Skandia Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
99% of working residents leave Skandia Township for work
Where Skandia Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Skandia Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Skandia Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2020 census recorded a population of 810 people. The township contains the Dukes Research Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark.
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- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,099 ft
Questions about Skandia Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Skandia Township, MI a good place to live?
Skandia Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.