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Clarklake, MI
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Living in Clarklake



Clarklake is a somewhat small town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 5,827 people and two associated neighborhoods, Clarklake is the 174th largest community in Michigan.

A relatively large number of people in Clarklake telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.75% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

The overall education level of Clarklake citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 32.72% of adults in Clarklake have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.

The per capita income in Clarklake in 2022 was $56,779, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $227,116 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 Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Clarklake is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.


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