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St. Clair

Michigan · 5,464 residents · 2.94 sq mi
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St. Clair is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,674. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $162,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,464
−6%since 2000
from 5,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,859 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+20%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024St. Clair
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,674
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,957 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,242
+48%since 2000
from $25,180 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−23%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,594)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(70)
Asian0.9%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(317)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,993)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(133)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other1.6%(85)
Diversity Score13.4%(731)
Diversity Score
13
+145%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Clair, Michigan?

St. Clair, Michigan has about 5,464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Clair, Michigan earns about $82,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Clair, Michigan expensive?

In St. Clair, Michigan, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in St. Clair, Michigan?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Clair, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.3% of people in St. Clair, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Clair, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Clair, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 348 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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