Clay township, Michigan
Clay township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clay township is a geographic entity located in St. Clair County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,268. The land area covers 35.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,268 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.3 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,968 | ±178 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,177 | ±217 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,968 | ±178 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,209 | ±186 |
| Median Home Value | $307,600 | ±$22,479 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,005 | ±$176 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,292 | ±$7,948 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,753 | ±$4,762 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 714 | ±203 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,838 | ±323 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.3% | ±5.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,277 (2024)
ID: 201949
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 429, ALGONAC MI 48001-0429
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GUS Population: 160,308 (2024)
ID: 208281
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
200 GRAND RIVER AVE, STURE 203, PORT HURON MI 48060
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | CLAY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CLAY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-06 | CLAY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | IRA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NEW BALTIMORE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CHESTERFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BALTIMORE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MACOMB, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MARINE CITY, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ross Medical Education Center-New Baltimore
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 51133 Birch Street, Ste 100, New Baltimore, MI, 48047-1581 |
5867163837
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ALGONAC-CLAY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 2011 SAINT CLAIR RIVER DRIVE, ALGONAC, MI, 48001 |
(810) 794-4471
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Dorsey College-Roseville
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College | 16.0 mi away | 31450 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI, 48066 |
5862963225
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IRA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 7013 MELDRUM ROAD, FAIR HAVEN, MI, 48023 |
(586) 725-9081
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Macomb Community College
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College | 19.2 mi away | 14500 E Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI, 48088-3896 |
5864457999
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MACDONALD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 36480 MAIN STREET, NEW BALTIMORE, MI, 48047 |
(586) 725-0273
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Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan
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College Vocational | 20.7 mi away | 40688 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI, 48313 |
5869398600
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MARINE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 300 SOUTH PARKER STREET, MARINE CITY, MI, 48039 |
(810) 765-5233
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U.S. Truck Driver Training School
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College Vocational | 21.8 mi away | 6500 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312-4518 |
5868381268
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CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 50560 PATRICIA AVENUE, CHESTERFIELD, MI, 48051 |
(586) 598-4900
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALGONAC WWTP, MI US, located 4.0 miles from Clay township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 16.3° | 24.7° | 2.42" | — |
| February | 35.3° | 15.9° | 25.6° | 2.06" | — |
| March | 44.5° | 23.8° | 34.2° | 2.16" | — |
| April | 58.0° | 33.8° | 45.9° | 3.24" | — |
| May | 69.8° | 45.3° | 57.5° | 3.61" | — |
| June | 80.1° | 53.7° | 66.9° | 3.36" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 60.1° | 72.6° | 3.40" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 58.5° | 70.7° | 3.24" | — |
| September | 76.0° | 51.4° | 63.7° | 3.30" | — |
| October | 63.4° | 41.2° | 52.3° | 2.84" | — |
| November | 48.6° | 30.8° | 39.7° | 2.74" | — |
| December | 37.9° | 23.2° | 30.6° | 2.25" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Beach CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Algonac city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| New Baltimore city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Marine City city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
| New Haven village | Village | 12.1 mi | — |
| Mount Clemens city | City | 13.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2614716180. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.