Clare County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,218 | — | #1,441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,384 | -34.3% | #2,804 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.0 years | +26.0% | #286 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $133,800 | -52.5% | #2,476 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $765 | -34.2% | #2,375 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% | +71.8% | #2,809 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clare County has a population of 31,218, making it the #1,441 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clare County is $49,384, ranking #2,804 out of 3,222 counties — 34.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.6% and unemployment stands at 9.5%.
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The median home value in Clare County is $133,800 (-52.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.9%.
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89.8% of residents in Clare County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Clare County, Michigan
Clare County, Michigan has a total population of 31,218, making it the 1,441st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clare County is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clare County is $49,384, which ranks #2,804 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5%.
The median home value in Clare County is $133,800, 52.5% below the national median. Renters in Clare County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clare County, 12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.
Clare County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Clare County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.