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Clio

Michigan · 2,478 residents (2025 est.) · 1.108 sq mi
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Clio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,200. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,185
−12%since 2000
from 2,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,972 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+43%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,478 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clio
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,859 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,963
+57%since 2000
from $19,727 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−19%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,348)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(55)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(178)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,048)
Black1.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(52)
Asian1.2%(27)
Other1.4%(31)
Diversity Score15%(329)
Diversity Score
15
+110%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clio, Michigan?

Clio, Michigan has about 2,185 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clio, Michigan?

The typical household in Clio, Michigan earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clio, Michigan expensive?

In Clio, Michigan, the median home is worth about $138,200, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Clio, Michigan?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clio, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clio, Michigan?

About 20.0% of people in Clio, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clio, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Clio, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 413 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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