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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clawson

Michigan · 12,732 residents · 2.2 sq mi
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Clawson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,929. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $137,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,732
−8%since 1990
from 13,874 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,787 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 6,306 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+9%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,929
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,532 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,676
+62%since 1990
from $15,892 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $502 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+38%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(13,675)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(102)
Asian0.5%(67)
Diversity Score5.3%(737)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(12,124)
Black0.8%(100)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(145)
Asian1.3%(168)
Diversity Score8.1%(1,025)
Diversity Score
8
+52%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clawson, Michigan?

Clawson, Michigan has about 12,732 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clawson, Michigan?

The typical household in Clawson, Michigan earns about $50,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clawson, Michigan expensive?

In Clawson, Michigan, the median home is worth about $137,700, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Clawson, Michigan?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clawson, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clawson, Michigan?

About 3.5% of people in Clawson, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clawson, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Clawson, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,142 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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