Clarklake is a somewhat small town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 5,902 people and two associated neighborhoods, Clarklake is the 174th largest community in Michigan.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 8.34% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Clarklake is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Clarklake’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Clarklake is worth considering.
Being a small town, Clarklake does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
In terms of college education, Clarklake is substantially better educated than the typical community in the nation, which has 21.84% of the adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree: 31.87% of adults in Clarklake have a college degree.
The per capita income in Clarklake in 2022 was $60,023, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $240,092 for a family of four. However, Clarklake contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Clarklake home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Clarklake residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Clarklake include German, English, Irish, Polish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Clarklake is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.