Mount Clemens, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mount Clemens, Michigan is 15,567 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 70th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $57,663, the median home value is $169,000, and the median age is 42.4.
The population has declined 5.1% since 2010 (16,310 → 15,480).
15,567
Population
3803
People / sq mi
$57,663
Median Income
$169,000
Median Home Value
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Mount Clemens covers 4.1 sq mi of land at 3803 people per square mile.
About Mount Clemens, MI
Mount Clemens is defined demographically by education — 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 15,567 residents, Mount Clemens is a city in Michigan.
The typical household earns $57,663, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $169,000, with typical rent around $899.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Mount Clemens city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Mount Clemens city had a population of 16,310 in 2010 and 15,480 in 2024, a -5.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,454 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.37%.
15,480
Population (2024)
16,310
Population (2010)
16,454
Peak (2014)
-0.37%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,310 |
| 2011 | 16,326 |
| 2012 | 16,359 |
| 2013 | 16,427 |
| 2014 | 16,454 |
| 2015 | 16,401 |
| 2016 | 16,365 |
| 2017 | 16,323 |
| 2018 | 16,230 |
| 2019 | 16,163 |
| 2020 | 15,672 |
| 2021 | 15,546 |
| 2022 | 15,446 |
| 2023 | 15,424 |
| 2024 | 15,480 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.8% |
| Black or African American | 22.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,663
Median Household Income
$33,527
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$169,000
Median Home Value
$899
Median Rent
61.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.5%
High School+
17.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
80.8%
Public Transit
6.5%
Work From Home
25.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.0%
Foreign Born
95.7%
Non-English at Home
7.8%
Veterans
15.0%
With Disability
93.3%
Health Insurance
92.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Retail Trade | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.4% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Clemens, Michigan has a population of 15,567 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 70th-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Mount Clemens, Michigan is $57,663, with 10.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mount Clemens, Michigan is $169,000, with median monthly rent at $899 and a homeownership rate of 61.5%.
The median age in Mount Clemens, Michigan is 42.4 years. The population is 51.9% male and 48.1% female.
The population has declined 5.1% since 2010 (16,310 → 15,480).
Mount Clemens city, MI Climate
Mount Clemens city, MI has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F) and receives about 823 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.3°C
Avg Temp
823
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 24° | 46 mm |
| February | -3° / 26° | 44 mm |
| March | 2° / 35° | 62 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 75 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 74 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 82 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 84 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 83 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 83 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 56 mm |
| November | 5° / 40° | 68 mm |
| December | -1° / 29° | 66 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mount Clemens city, MI
The most comfortable months to visit Mount Clemens city, MI are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.