Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Clair Shores, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

58,140

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.4%50,837

Black

4.6%2,683

Two or More

3.2%1,852

Hispanic/Latino

3%1,724

Asian

1.3%761

Other

0.4%220

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%50

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%1,498

High School Diploma

25%11,177

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%4,282

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%7,297

Associate's Degree

11.1%4,984

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%8,844

Master's Degree

7.7%3,456

Professional Degree

1.9%837

Doctorate

0.4%179

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

29.7%

Graduate+

10%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$210,700

Median Renti

$1,183

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.1%22,716

Renter-Occupied

16.9%4,611

Total Units

28,321

Homeownership

83.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%596

$50K–$100K

4.4%990

$100K–$150K

10.6%2,417

$150K–$200K

25.6%5,809

$200K–$300K

44.7%10,161

$300K–$500K

9%2,043

$500K–$1M

2.7%624

$1M+

0.3%76

Rent Distribution

Under $500

238

$500–$750

209

$750–$1,000

1,161

$1,000–$1,250

778

$1,250–$1,500

708

$1,500–$2,000

841

$2,000+

418

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%99

2010–2019

0.8%218

2000–2009

1.7%468

1990–1999

2.3%647

1980–1989

3.9%1,102

1970–1979

11.1%3,156

1960–1969

17%4,805

1950–1959

50.3%14,242

1940–1949

7%1,976

1939 or earlier

5.7%1,608

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.8%24,276

Electricity

9%2,449

Bottled/LP Gas

1%271

Other

0.6%155

No Fuel

0.5%140

Wood

0.1%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,500

Mean Household Incomei

$90,687

Per Capita Incomei

$42,941

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

31,330

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%1,008

$10K–$15K

2.6%709

$15K–$20K

2.3%617

$20K–$25K

4.7%1,289

$25K–$30K

2.8%771

$30K–$35K

3.8%1,048

$35K–$40K

4.2%1,152

$40K–$45K

3.9%1,055

$45K–$50K

3.8%1,038

$50K–$60K

8%2,194

$60K–$75K

11.3%3,098

$75K–$100K

14%3,814

$100K–$125K

11.1%3,021

$125K–$150K

8.6%2,351

$150K–$200K

9.2%2,517

$200K+

6%1,645

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,5114.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

315

Philippines

190

Mexico

125

Germany

115

Poland

113

China

112

United Kingdom

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,592

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

29,890

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,958(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured