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Village of Clarkston

Michigan · 928 residents · 0.443 sq mi
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Village of Clarkston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,417. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $350,000. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
928
−4%since 2000
from 962 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,095 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+20%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7197928669391K2000201020202024Village of Clarkston
2024874
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,417
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,063
+47%since 2000
from $36,838 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $706 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+17%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(926)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(854)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian1%(9)
Other2.2%(20)
Diversity Score14.9%(138)
Diversity Score
15
+234%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Village of Clarkston, Michigan?

Village of Clarkston, Michigan has about 928 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Village of Clarkston, Michigan?

The typical household in Village of Clarkston, Michigan earns about $80,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Village of Clarkston, Michigan expensive?

In Village of Clarkston, Michigan, the median home is worth about $350,000, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in Village of Clarkston, Michigan?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in Village of Clarkston, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Village of Clarkston, Michigan?

About 7.8% of people in Village of Clarkston, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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