Clawson, Michigan
Clawson: city in Oakland County in the U.
About
Clawson is a city located in the county of Oakland in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,825 and a population density of 2,076 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,731 inhabitants.
The city was created 86 years ago in 1939.
Quick Facts about Clawson
| Population | 11,731 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Postal code | 48017, 48398 |
| Phone Area Codes | 248 |
| Area | 5.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5334,-83.1463 |
| Altitude | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1940 (86 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 13:50:27 (25th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,059 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Clawson is located at 42°32'0"N 83°8'47"W (42.5333700, -83.1463200).
Clawson map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. North wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Clawson decreased by 0.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,825 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,915 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,006 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,087 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,105 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,055 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,040 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,002 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,914 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,845 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,731 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,485 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,726 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,250 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,724 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 94.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 37.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 209 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,331 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,331 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $114,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,160 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $521 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $671 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 5 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,814 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.03 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,983 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 37,008 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,429 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,806 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,652 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 132 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,121 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 44,405 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -5.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 384 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 423 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 278 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 358 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 389 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 727.29 |
Best Things to Do in Clawson
1Clawson City Park
935 N Custer Ave, Clawson, MI 48017, United States View details
Phone: +12485890334 | Website available
2Hunter Community Center
509 Fisher Ct, Clawson, MI 48017, United States View details
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3Clawson Historical Museum
41 Fisher Ct, Clawson, MI 48017, United States View details
Phone: +12485889169 | Website available
4DavidLand Roadside Attraction
29 Florence St, Clawson, MI 48017, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Clawson
1City of Clawson
425 N Main St # 1, Clawson, MI 48017 View details
Phone: +12484354500 | Website available
People born in Clawson (5)
People born in Clawson, including ice hockey player Tim Gleason, football player Mark Campbell, Player of football Jon Jansen, .
More notable people
- David Robert Mitchell (American director and writer) he was born in 19/10/1974
- Bobby Nash he was born in 26/03/1990
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Clawson, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169187 | Carnegie Institute | Troy (MI) | 48083 |
| 451282 | Elevate Salon Institute | Royal Oak (MI) | 48073 |
| 169734 | Dorsey School of Business-Madison Heights | Madison Heights (MI) | 48071 |
| 486947 | Chamberlain University-Michigan | Troy (MI) | 48084-5286 |
| 171997 | Ross Medical Education Center-Madison Heights | Madison Heights (MI) | 48071 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Clawson, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
| BMM | Birmingham, Michigan | 449 South Eton St. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| PNT | Pontiac Transportation Center | 51000 Woodward Avenue | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Clawson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clawson Post Office | Clawson (MI) | 48017 |
| Troy Post Office | Troy (MI) | 48099 |
| Madison Heigh Post Office | Madison Heights (MI) | 48071 |
| Madison Hts Carrier Annex Post Office | Troy (MI) | 48083 |
| Berkley Post Office | Berkley (MI) | 48072 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Clawson, Utah town in Emery County, Utah, United States with a population of 190 people.
Other cities in Oakland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oakland County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | 80,017 | The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Waterford | 75,737 | Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan |
| Rochester Hills | 74,111 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Southfield | 72,174 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Royal Oak | 58,963 | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Pontiac | 58,911 | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Oak Park | 29,752 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Madison Heights | 29,633 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA |
| Auburn Hills | 24,880 | City in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Birmingham | 21,312 | City in Michigan |
| Ferndale | 20,198 | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Hazel Park | 16,209 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Berkley | 15,277 | Suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Wixom | 14,086 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Rochester | 13,201 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| South Lyon | 11,846 | City in southwestern Oakland County in the U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Clawson distances to largest Michigan cities