Clare, Michigan
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Clare is a city located in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city lies mostly within Clare County, though a portion extends south into adjacent Isabella County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,173.
North-south U.S. Highway 127 forms the eastern boundary for much of the city and has a junction with east-west U.S. Highway 10 on the east side of the city. US 10 connects with Midland, 33 miles to the southeast, and with United States Highway 131 at Reed City, 44 miles to the west. US 127 connects with Mount Pleasant, 13 miles to the south, and with Harrison, 14 miles to the north. Michigan State Highway 115 has is southern terminus in downtown Clare.
Geography
Image:MIMap-doton-Clare.PNG According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²). 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.80% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 3,173 people, 1,380 households, and 783 families residing in the city. The population density was 392.7/km² (1,016.7/mi²). There were 1,487 housing units at an average density of 184.0/km² (476.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 0.25% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 1.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,380 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,299, and the median income for a family was $36,194. Males had a median income of $28,365 versus $19,861 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,006. 16.0% of the population and 10.6% of families were below the poverty line. 16.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.