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St. Clair Shores

Michigan · 58,874 residents · 11.681 sq mi
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St. Clair Shores has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,935. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $144,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,874
−7%since 2000
from 63,096 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,040 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5,402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+7%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K60K63K66K69K1990201020202024St. Clair Shores
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,935
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,047 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,196
+45%since 2000
from $25,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(60,544)
Black0.7%(434)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(745)
Asian0.8%(527)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(4,243)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(50,119)
Black6.4%(3,742)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,651)
Asian1%(614)
Other2.3%(1,371)
Diversity Score29.3%(17,252)
Diversity Score
29
+336%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Clair Shores, Michigan?

St. Clair Shores, Michigan has about 58,874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Clair Shores, Michigan?

The typical household in St. Clair Shores, Michigan earns about $62,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Clair Shores, Michigan expensive?

In St. Clair Shores, Michigan, the median home is worth about $144,500, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in St. Clair Shores, Michigan?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in St. Clair Shores, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Clair Shores, Michigan?

About 7.2% of people in St. Clair Shores, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Clair Shores, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Clair Shores, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9,233 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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