Clawson

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Aerial view of Clawson, Michigan
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Clawson is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 11,389 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Royal Oak, 2.0 miles S.

About Clawson

Clawson is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Clawson is located about 19 miles (31 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 11,389.

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Living in Clawson

Median household income
$88,636
Median home value
$267,100
Median rent
$1,253/mo
Median age
39.4
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Clawson, MI population

Clawson had 11,389 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census11,389
Density5,178 per sq mi (1,999 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Clawson at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyOakland County
TypeCity
Population11,389 (2020)
Land area2.20 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Coordinates42.5367° N, 83.1504° W
ZIP codes48017, 48073
Official websitecityofclawson.com
Census code (GEOID)2616160

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Clawson

What county is Clawson in?

Clawson is in Oakland County, Michigan.

What is the population of Clawson, MI?

11,389 people lived in Clawson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Clawson, MI?

The main ZIP code is 48017. Other ZIP codes: 48073.

What is the elevation of Clawson?

663 feet (202 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Clawson?

Royal Oak (2.0 mi), Madison Heights (3.1 mi), Berkley (3.2 mi), Troy (3.3 mi), Birmingham (3.4 mi).

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