Scipio, MI is a small rural community located in north-central Michigan. It has a population of 1,826 according to the most recent census and a population density of 64 people per square mile. Nearby towns include Charlotte, Albion, and Homer. The area offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities including hiking trails at Springport Glen Nature Preserve and kayaking on the Kalamazoo River. Local businesses include Groth Construction, E&R Services, and S&A Auto Repair. There are also numerous local organizations such as Scipio Township Historical Association and the Friends of Springport Glen Nature Preserve. One popular annual event is the Scipio Community Fair which celebrates its 32nd year in 2021 with lots of family fun activities for all ages. The area also hosts several sporting events like youth softball games at Dettman Elementary School and football games at Scipio High School Stadium.
The population in Scipio is 1,826. There are 63 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Scipio is 45.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Scipio is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Scipio
- 53.9% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 39.3% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Scipio
- 96.6% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander