Clawson is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,732. Oakland County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²). 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Image File history File links MIMap-doton-Clawson. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 12,732 people, 5,572 households, and 3,259 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,234.5/km² (5,787.0/mi²). There are 5,676 housing units at an average density of 996.1/km² (2,579.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.10% White, 0.80% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 5,572 households out of which 25.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% are married couples living together, 8.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% are non-families. 35.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.98. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $50,929, and the median income for a family is $64,684. Males have a median income of $45,242 versus $30,679 for females. The per capita income for the city is $25,676. 3.5% of the population and 1.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

In the 1940's and 1950's, Clawson was a stronghold for white racist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan. Today, Clawson remains one of the least racially-integrated cities in Oakland County. Jason Keef's dad runs a church here. Members of the second Ku Klux Klan at a rally during the 1920s. ...

External links

• City of Clawson
• Clawson School District