Mount Clemens, Michigan facts for kids
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Mount Clemens, Michigan
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Clockwise from top: Downtown Mount Clemens, Michigan Transit Museum, Fountain Stage, City Hall
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| Nickname(s):
Bath City, Da Clem
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Location in Macomb County and Michigan
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 Mount Clemens, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Mount Clemens, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Michigan | ||
| County | Macomb | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council–manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.21 sq mi (10.89 km2) | ||
| • Land | 4.09 sq mi (10.60 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,697 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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15,378 | ||
| • Density | 3,652.73/sq mi (1,450.75/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP Codes |
48043 (general)
48046 (P.O. box) |
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| Area code(s) | 586 | ||
| FIPS code | 26-55820 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0632785 | ||
Mount Clemens is a city in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 15,697 people lived there. It is the main government center for Macomb County. The city is also part of the larger Detroit metropolitan area.
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History of Mount Clemens
Early Settlement and Growth
Mount Clemens was first explored in 1795 by Christian Clemens after the American Revolutionary War. He settled there four years later. Christian Clemens and his friend, John Brooks, built a distillery. This brought workers and customers, helping the area grow.
Brooks and Clemens planned the town's layout. In 1818, the town was named after Christian Clemens. It got its first post office in 1821. Christian Clemens is buried at Clemens Park, just north of downtown.
There were also Indian mounds nearby, north of the Clinton River. These mounds were close to where Selfridge Air National Guard Base is today.
The settlement officially became a village in 1851. Later, in 1879, it became a city. Mount Clemens has been the main government center for Macomb County since March 11, 1818.
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The Mount Clemens Public Library first opened its doors in 1865.
The Era of Mineral Baths
For over 100 years, from 1873 to 1974, Mount Clemens was famous for its mineral baths. These baths used water from natural springs found throughout the city. People loved these mineral baths, and they became a big tourist attraction.
At its busiest, the city had 11 bathhouses and many hotels for visitors. The first bathhouse, called "The Original," was built in 1873. It burned down in 1883 but was rebuilt even bigger the next year.
Many famous people visited Mount Clemens for the mineral springs. These included actors like Clark Gable and Mae West. Athletes such as Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey also came. Even news owner William Randolph Hearst and the wealthy Vanderbilt family enjoyed vacations here.
Today, only one bathhouse building from that time remains. It is called St. Joseph's Sanitarium and Bath House. It is now a hospital, but people are working to save this historic building.
Another place, the Olympia Salon & Spa, now offers mineral baths again.
Industry and Modern Development
From about 1898 to 1950, the Mount Clemens Sugar Company was active. It turned sugar beets into refined sugar.
In the late 1900s, the Detroit metropolitan area grew. This growth, with more people moving to suburbs, also affected Mount Clemens and its nearby towns.
Geography and Climate
Location and Surroundings
Mount Clemens is in the southern part of Macomb County. It is about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of downtown Detroit. The city is also about 3 miles (5 km) west of Lake St. Clair.
The Clinton River flows through Mount Clemens. Most of the city is surrounded by Clinton Township. Only the far east side touches Harrison Township.
The United States Census Bureau says Mount Clemens covers about 4.21 square miles (10.89 km2). Most of this area, 4.09 square miles (10.60 km2), is land. The rest, 0.11 square miles (0.29 km2), is water.
Local Weather Patterns
| Climate data for Mount Clemens, Michigan (Selfridge Air National Guard Base) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
71 (22) |
84 (29) |
94 (34) |
93 (34) |
104 (40) |
106 (41) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
90 (32) |
80 (27) |
69 (21) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.6 (−0.2) |
34.2 (1.2) |
43.5 (6.4) |
56.3 (13.5) |
68.1 (20.1) |
78.1 (25.6) |
82.2 (27.9) |
79.9 (26.6) |
73.0 (22.8) |
60.5 (15.8) |
47.5 (8.6) |
36.5 (2.5) |
57.6 (14.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 24.8 (−4.0) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
34.7 (1.5) |
46.1 (7.8) |
57.4 (14.1) |
67.6 (19.8) |
72.0 (22.2) |
70.3 (21.3) |
63.0 (17.2) |
51.5 (10.8) |
39.9 (4.4) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
48.7 (9.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.9 (−7.8) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
35.9 (2.2) |
46.7 (8.2) |
57.0 (13.9) |
61.9 (16.6) |
60.7 (15.9) |
53.1 (11.7) |
42.5 (5.8) |
32.4 (0.2) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
39.7 (4.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −23 (−31) |
−24 (−31) |
−8 (−22) |
8 (−13) |
20 (−7) |
32 (0) |
34 (1) |
38 (3) |
28 (−2) |
17 (−8) |
3 (−16) |
−20 (−29) |
−24 (−31) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.22 (56) |
1.75 (44) |
2.45 (62) |
3.36 (85) |
3.59 (91) |
3.31 (84) |
3.82 (97) |
3.68 (93) |
3.17 (81) |
2.82 (72) |
2.60 (66) |
2.19 (56) |
34.96 (888) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 10.6 (27) |
8.5 (22) |
5.2 (13) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.3 (3.3) |
5.9 (15) |
32.2 (82) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.8 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.0 | 12.2 | 10.1 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 12.0 | 134.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 9.8 | 7.2 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 5.4 | 30.1 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,302 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,768 | — | |
| 1880 | 3,057 | 72.9% | |
| 1890 | 4,748 | 55.3% | |
| 1900 | 6,576 | 38.5% | |
| 1910 | 7,707 | 17.2% | |
| 1920 | 9,488 | 23.1% | |
| 1930 | 13,497 | 42.3% | |
| 1940 | 14,389 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 17,027 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 21,016 | 23.4% | |
| 1970 | 20,476 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 18,991 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 18,405 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 17,312 | −5.9% | |
| 2010 | 16,314 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 15,697 | −3.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 15,378 | −5.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Understanding the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 16,314 people living in Mount Clemens. There were 6,714 households, which are groups of people living together. About 3,542 of these were families.
The city had a population density of about 4,008 people per square mile (1,548 people per km2). This means a lot of people live in a small area.
Most residents were White (70.0%). About 24.8% were African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (47.2%) were not families. This means they were single people or roommates. About 13% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in the city was 38.3 years. About 20.6% of residents were under 18. About 13% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (51.5%) than females (48.5%).
Arts and Culture in Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens has several places for arts and entertainment.
- The Anton Art Center is a community art gallery. It is located in an old Carnegie library building.
- The Mock Turtle Press and American Road Magazine are both published in Mount Clemens.
- The Emerald Theatre is a popular place to see concerts in the city.
Education in Mount Clemens
The Mount Clemens Community School District runs the public schools in the city.
- One of the main schools is Mount Clemens High School.
City Infrastructure and Transportation
Roads and Highways
Mount Clemens is connected by several important roads:
I-94 links the city to Port Huron in the northeast and Detroit to the southwest.
M-3 (Gratiot Ave) goes through the center of Mount Clemens.
M-59 (Hall Rd) passes north of the city. It runs west towards Utica.
M-97 (Groesbeck Hwy) goes through the west side of the city.
Public Transport and Freight
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation offers bus service on route 560/565 Gratiot.
Canadian National provides freight train service to Mount Clemens. This uses the old Grand Trunk Western line that runs from Detroit to Port Huron.
Notable People from Mount Clemens
- Brian Adams, South Carolina state senator
- Chauncey G. Cady, farmer and politician
- Horace H. Cady, farmer and politician
- Dean Cain, football player and actor
- Harley High Cartter, lawyer and politician
- Rickey Clark, baseball pitcher
- Dick Enberg, sports announcer
- Mike Fanning, football player
- Paul Feig, actor and director
- Adrienne Frantz, actress and singer-songwriter
- Rich Froning Jr., CrossFit athlete and coach
- Edward Tony Green, bass player
- Terrie Hall, anti-smoking activist
- Rufus Wilber Hitchcock, educator, newspaper editor, and Minnesota state legislator
- Ian Hornak, painter and printmaker
- Mike Ignasiak, baseball pitcher
- Loraine Immen, philanthropist, elocutionist, author, social leader
- Chuck Inglish, rapper
- Connie Kalitta, drag racing driver
- Scott Kamieniecki, baseball pitcher
- David Kircus, football player
- Arnold Klein, dermatologist for Michael Jackson
- Tracy Leslie, NASCAR driver
- George F. Lewis, journalist and newspaper proprietor
- John Lutz, television writer and actor
- Tommy Milton, racing driver
- Owen Murphy, songwriter and Broadway musical composer and lyricist
- Frank Nazar, ice hockey player
- Dan Nugent, football player
- Lawrence B. Schook, academic
- Richard A. Searfoss, astronaut
- Lary Sorensen, baseball pitcher
- Eric Spoutz, art dealer
- Uncle Kracker (Matthew Shafer), singer-songwriter
- Allen Henry Vigneron, Roman Catholic bishop
- Wally Weber, football player and coach
See also
In Spanish: Mount Clemens para niños
