Village of Clarkston, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 874, Village of Clarkston's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Village of Clarkston is a small community located in Michigan, within Oakland County. The total population is 874. It ranks as the 462nd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Village of Clarkston is 55.8 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 15.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Village of Clarkston is $93,452. This is 28% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.2%. This is 84% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $457,800. Housing costs are 98% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Village of Clarkston has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

55.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Village of Clarkston in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 72% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.4%. Notably, 30.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Village of Clarkston, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.