St. Clair Shores, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of St. Clair Shores, Michigan is 58,287 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $72,693, the median home value is $196,400, and the median age is 43.7.
The population has declined 2.8% since 2010 (59,767 → 58,077).
58,287
Population
4990
People / sq mi
$72,693
Median Income
$196,400
Median Home Value
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St. Clair Shores covers 11.7 sq mi of land at 4990 people per square mile.
About St. Clair Shores, MI
St. Clair Shores is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 10.4% of the population. With 58,287 residents, St. Clair Shores is a city in Michigan. It ranks #21 among cities in Michigan by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $72,693 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $196,400, with typical rent around $1,143.
Roughly 29.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 12.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
St. Clair Shores city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of St. Clair Shores city had a population of 59,767 in 2010 and 58,077 in 2024, a -2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 60,183 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.20%.
58,077
Population (2024)
59,767
Population (2010)
60,183
Peak (2013)
-0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,767 |
| 2011 | 59,799 |
| 2012 | 59,986 |
| 2013 | 60,183 |
| 2014 | 60,085 |
| 2015 | 59,912 |
| 2016 | 59,788 |
| 2017 | 59,657 |
| 2018 | 59,282 |
| 2019 | 58,984 |
| 2020 | 58,759 |
| 2021 | 58,261 |
| 2022 | 57,872 |
| 2023 | 57,840 |
| 2024 | 58,077 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,693
Median Household Income
$42,499
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$196,400
Median Home Value
$1,143
Median Rent
83.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.1%
High School+
29.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
78.8%
Public Transit
12.3%
Work From Home
27.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.4%
Foreign Born
95.1%
Non-English at Home
6.7%
Veterans
14.1%
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
94.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.7% |
| Information | 9.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
St. Clair Shores, Michigan has a population of 58,287 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in St. Clair Shores, Michigan is $72,693, with 5.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in St. Clair Shores, Michigan is $196,400, with median monthly rent at $1,143 and a homeownership rate of 83.4%.
The median age in St. Clair Shores, Michigan is 43.7 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has declined 2.8% since 2010 (59,767 → 58,077).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.