Clare County's estimated 2026 population is 31,678 with a growth rate of 0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clare County is the 47th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 31,005 and has seen a growth of 2.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49 years
Female: 49.4 years
Male: 48.6 years
There are 25,204 adults, (7,988 of whom are seniors) in Clare County.
Female: 15,509 (49.7%)
Male: 15,709 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Clare County includes 93.49% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,185 | 93.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,195 | 3.83% |
| Black or African American | 356 | 1.14% |
| Other race | 260 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 119 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Clare County's average per capita income is $36,001. Household income levels show a median of $49,384. The poverty rate stands at 21.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,259 | - |
| Families | $61,695 | $81,129 |
| Households | $49,384 | $68,316 |
| Non Families | $31,630 | $44,082 |
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