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Clare County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Clare County has 31,543 residents, up 2.3% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 965 households moved in and 877 moved out (+88 net), bringing in a net $11.9M of income. Median household income is $49,384, the median home $133,800 and median rent $765 a month.
In Michigan: 22nd of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 16th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 83rd of 83 counties for median household income · 78th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Clare County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella County, MI | 136 | $7.6M |
| Midland County, MI | 59 | $2.8M |
| Gladwin County, MI | 48 | $2.3M |
| Macomb County, MI | 38 | $2.7M |
| Genesee County, MI | 37 | $1.6M |
| Oakland County, MI | 33 | $2.1M |
| Osceola County, MI | 32 | $1.1M |
| Wayne County, MI | 26 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Clare County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella County, MI | 173 | $6.1M |
| Midland County, MI | 54 | $2.3M |
| Gladwin County, MI | 51 | $2.8M |
| Oakland County, MI | 28 | $0.9M |
| Ingham County, MI | 25 | $0.9M |
| Genesee County, MI | 24 | $1.0M |
| Osceola County, MI | 22 | $0.9M |
| Macomb County, MI | 21 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.