Population 56,823 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Clair Shores
Household size in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
St. Clair Shores is a place of small households, averaging 2.17 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.27, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
St. Clair Shores skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in St. Clair Shores: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in St. Clair Shores
Renters in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
St. Clair Shores is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in St. Clair Shores are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. St. Clair Shores has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Michigan cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in St. Clair Shores is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. St. Clair Shores has older homes than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $841 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $945 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,051 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,261 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$420 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in St. Clair Shores pays $1,261 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $420 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in St. Clair Shores
Bachelor's degrees in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in St. Clair Shores than nationally: 29.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in St. Clair Shores: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in St. Clair Shores
| Period | St. Clair Shores | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in St. Clair Shores runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
St. Clair Shores compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair Shores | 2.17 | 44.9 | 8.1% | 16.4% | 4.9% | 1958 | $1,261 | 29.1% | 94.9% | 4.2% |
| Roseville | 2.28 | 40.3 | 13.8% | 34.3% | 5.7% | 1962 | $1,302 | 15.5% | 90.2% | 6.9% |
| Eastpointe | 2.68 | 36.7 | 21.0% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 1953 | $1,338 | 14.7% | 88.7% | 12.1% |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 2.52 | 48.1 | 2.7% | 16.6% | 7.7% | 1962 | $1,511 | 69.3% | 97.5% | 3.6% |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 2.49 | 45.4 | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 1952 | $2,327 | 64.6% | 97.3% | 6.0% |
| Fraser | 2.27 | 43.0 | 12.2% | 26.7% | 4.4% | 1973 | $876 | 22.7% | 91.0% | 4.0% |
| Harper Woods | 2.74 | 36.8 | 22.6% | 33.1% | 5.6% | 1954 | $1,421 | 26.0% | 91.7% | 6.6% |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 2.44 | 48.9 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,634 | 76.6% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| Grosse Pointe | 2.54 | 41.8 | 13.5% | 19.2% | 9.6% | 1943 | $1,645 | 55.9% | 96.8% | 7.3% |
| Clinton Township | 2.28 | 41.9 | 11.2% | 34.4% | 4.4% | 1980 | $1,190 | 25.5% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| Harrison Township | 2.10 | 46.0 | 7.8% | 27.5% | 7.6% | 1980 | $1,234 | 27.7% | 95.7% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up St. Clair Shores. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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