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Clinton Township, Michigan

Introduction to Clinton Township, Michigan

The people of Clinton Township are in the Detroit metropolitan area. The town has a population of 95,648.

Clinton Township History

On August 12, 1818, Clinton Township was formed as the "Huron Township." It derived its name from the Huron River. As there was already another Huron River to the south of Detroit, the name of the river was changed to Clinton, and the township followed suit. It was renamed Clinton Township on July 17, 1824. This name was in honor of DeWitt Clinton, the governor of New York.

Clinton Township and nearby Attractions

  • Troy Museum & Historic Village
  • Ferndale Historical Museum
  • Fox Theater Building
  • Stony Creek Metropark
  • Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Clinton Township

You can enjoy boating and fishing at the Clinton River or Metro Beach Metropark in Clinton. Skaters can spend their leisure time at the Landslide Skate Park. In addition, the Michigan Transit Museum, Macomb County Historical Society and the Crocker House Museum are all popular historical locations. One can also plan a tour to the Morley Candy Makers, Inc. factory, which is the largest candy maker of Michigan.

Clinton Township Transportation

Detroit City Airport is nearby.

Clinton Township Higher Education

The nearest colleges are Macomb Community College, Walsh College, Marygrove College and Rochester College.

High Points

Clinton Township strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Clinton Township Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Clinton Township Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Clinton Township Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Clinton Township People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Clinton Township, MI

Comparing Clinton Township to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work26
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Affordability of Property Taxes52

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