Economy & Jobs — Clare, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,226 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,247 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
| In Labor Force | 1,393 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 28.9% |
| Arts Food | 21.9% |
| Retail | 16.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 24 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.