Clawson, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clawson, Michigan
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| City of Clawson | |||
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Pictured top to bottom, left to right: Downtown Clawson, Clawson marquee sign, City Municipal Building and Police Department, Clawson Historical Museum, and City of Clawson sign
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| Motto(s):
"Little City with a Big Heart"
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Location within Oakland County
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 Clawson, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Michigan | ||
| County | Oakland | ||
| Incorporated | 1920 (village) 1940 (city) |
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| Government | |||
| • Type | Council–manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • City | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 11,389 | ||
| • Density | 5,176.82/sq mi (1,999.09/km2) | ||
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
48017
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| Area code(s) | 248 | ||
| FIPS code | 26-16160 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0623389 | ||
Clawson is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a northern suburb of Detroit. Clawson is about 19 kilometers (12 miles) north of downtown Detroit. In 2020, about 11,389 people lived in the city. Clawson's motto is "Little City with a Big Heart."
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History of Clawson
Early History and Native Americans
Long ago, the area where Clawson is now was home to the Potawatomi people. They were one of the first groups of people to live in the Detroit area. The Potawatomi traded animal furs with French and English settlers for many years.
How Clawson Got Its Name
The city's name, Clawson, came from a mistake! It was supposed to be named after an early settler, John C. Lawson.
When it was first settled by European Americans in 1829, it had a different name: Pumachug and The Corners. This name came from the sounds of the cider mill and saw mill at the main crossroads. People said it sounded like "pum-a-chug, pum-a-chug."
Clawson became a village in 1920. Later, in 1940, it officially became a city.
Geography of Clawson
Where is Clawson Located?
Clawson is located in Oakland County, Michigan. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 5.70 square kilometers (2.20 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Clawson?
The number of people living in Clawson has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 3,377 | — | |
| 1940 | 4,006 | 18.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,196 | 29.7% | |
| 1960 | 14,795 | 184.7% | |
| 1970 | 17,617 | 19.1% | |
| 1980 | 15,103 | −14.3% | |
| 1990 | 13,874 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 12,732 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 11,825 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 11,389 | −3.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 11,825 people living in Clawson. The city had about 5,460 homes. The average age of people in Clawson was about 39.9 years old.
Education in Clawson
Schools in the City
All of Clawson is part of the Clawson Public Schools system. This means that public schools in the city are managed by this school district.
There is also a private school in Clawson called Japhet School. It moved to Clawson in 2013 and is located in a building that used to be a YWCA.
Notable People from Clawson
Famous People Who Lived Here
Many interesting people have come from Clawson, Michigan. Here are a few:
- Mark Campbell – a football player who was a tight end for the New Orleans Saints.
- Tim Gleason – an ice hockey player who played defense for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also played in the 2010 Olympics.
- Jon Jansen – a football player who was an offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins.
- David Robert Mitchell – a film director.
- Dan Scanlon – a director who works at Pixar Animation Studios.
- Lou Cotton – a musician from the band We Came As Romans.
See also
In Spanish: Clawson (Míchigan) para niños
