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.

Clawson, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,374

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.8%9,647

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%517

Two or More

4.1%472

Black

3.7%418

Asian

2.6%292

Other

0.2%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%85

High School Diploma

20%1,770

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%558

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%1,182

Associate's Degree

9.9%877

Bachelor's Degree

32.9%2,909

Master's Degree

10.2%897

Professional Degree

1.9%172

Doctorate

0.8%72

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

45.8%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$267,100

Median Renti

$1,253

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.4%4,285

Renter-Occupied

24.6%1,395

Total Units

5,872

Homeownership

75.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%95

$50K–$100K

1%44

$100K–$150K

3.3%141

$150K–$200K

9%386

$200K–$300K

50.9%2,179

$300K–$500K

31.7%1,357

$500K–$1M

0.6%27

$1M+

1.3%56

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

137

$750–$1,000

193

$1,000–$1,250

288

$1,250–$1,500

218

$1,500–$2,000

360

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%66

2000–2009

2.9%173

1990–1999

5.9%345

1980–1989

6.2%367

1970–1979

8.6%503

1960–1969

18.6%1,094

1950–1959

39.7%2,333

1940–1949

7.3%429

1939 or earlier

9.6%562

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.9%4,879

Electricity

10.8%613

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%69

No Fuel

0.9%50

Other

0.8%48

Wood

0.2%13

Fuel Oil

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,636

Mean Household Incomei

$103,168

Per Capita Incomei

$52,141

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

6,836

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%215

$10K–$15K

1.5%88

$15K–$20K

1.6%93

$20K–$25K

1.9%108

$25K–$30K

2.9%162

$30K–$35K

3.2%182

$35K–$40K

2.8%160

$40K–$45K

3.5%197

$45K–$50K

1.7%94

$50K–$60K

9%514

$60K–$75K

8.7%494

$75K–$100K

18.4%1,044

$100K–$125K

14.6%827

$125K–$150K

7.6%432

$150K–$200K

10.4%590

$200K+

8.5%480

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6115.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Canada

Korea

United Kingdom

Philippines

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,427

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,498

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

412(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured