Clare County, MI

County

Cities in Clare County

Neighborhoods in Clare County

Buck Trails / Piney Woods

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Clare

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.0%

Households with Children

21.7%

School Enrollment K-12

3,090

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.9%
Working Age (35-54): 21.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.4%
Seniors (65+): 25.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.3%
High School / GED: 42.2%
Some College or Associate's: 33.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.7%
Single Parents: 8.0%
Couples & Adults: 40.8%
Living Alone: 37.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 0.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 60.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 83.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.5%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 4.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 81.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources