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Mount Clemens, MI

Mount Clemens is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,697 at the 2020 census. It is the seat of government of Macomb County. 

Mount Clemens was first surveyed in 1795 after the Revolutionary War by Christian Clemens, who settled there four years later. Clemens and his friend, John Brooks, built a distillery, which attracted workers and customers, helping to settle the area. Brooks and Clemens platted the land, and the town was named after Clemens in 1818. It received a post office in 1821, with John Stockton as the first postmaster. Christian Clemens is buried at Clemens Park, located just north of downtown.

Indian mounds were in the vicinity, more specifically just north of the Clinton River near the present location of Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The settlement filed for incorporation as a village in 1837, but this was not acted upon by the legislature until 1851. It was incorporated as a city in 1879. It became the seat of Macomb County on March 11, 1818. The Mount Clemens Public Library opened in 1865.

Mount Clemens is in south-central Macomb County, 20 miles (32 km) northeast of downtown Detroit, 37 miles (60 km) southwest of Port Huron, and 3 miles (5 km) west of Lake St. Clair. The Clinton River runs through the city. The city is almost surrounded by Clinton Township, except for the far east side which borders Harrison Township. According to the United States Census Bureau, Mount Clemens has a total area of 4.21 square miles (10.90 km2), of which 4.09 square miles (10.59 km2) are land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2), or 2.69%, is water.

Mount Clemens places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Powerhouse Gym offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs to help members achieve their fitness goals. Bodhi Seed Yoga and Wellness hosts yoga and Pilates classes that focus on improving flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Mount Clemens Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with various chiropractic services. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with various exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Macomb Family YMCA offers various fitness classes, swimming, and community programs to promote a healthy lifestyle. McLaren Macomb Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training. 

Top sites in Mount Clemens, MI are Crocker House Museum and Gardens, Michigan Transit Museum, and Anton Art Center.

Population: 15,378 (2023). ZIP Code: 48043. Area code: 586. Elevation: 604 ft (184 m). Area: 4.21 sq mi (10.89 km2).

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What is Mount Clemens, MI famous for?

Soon a mineral bath industry flourished making Mount Clemens famous throughout the world as a health spa. During the heyday of the mineral bath era, 23 major hotels and bathhouses along with many smaller hotels and rooming houses prospered. Around World War II, this thriving industry began to decline, and fewer and fewer people came to stay for the three weeks required to obtain the curative powers of the baths. Reminders of the era can still be seen throughout the City, in the neighborhoods with the lovely old homes and the downtown with its picturesque buildings.

What are the demographics of Mount Clemens, MI?

Mount Clemens is a city located in Macomb County Michigan. Mount Clemens has a 2024 population of 15,282. It is also the county seat of Macomb County. Mount Clemens is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,665 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Clemens was White: 66.32%, Black or African American: 24.06%, Two or more races: 8.34%, Other race: 0.89%, Native American: 0.24%, Asian: 0.16%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%.

What is the crime rate in Mount Clemens, MI?

The crime rate in Mount Clemens is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 19 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Mount Clemens is 1 in 51. Based on FBI crime data, Mount Clemens is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Michigan, Mount Clemens has a crime rate that is higher than 83% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Mount Clemens

Neighborhood Scout

World Population Review

Crocker House Museum and Gardens

Michigan Transit Museum

Anton Art Center

Olympia Salon & Spa

Powerhouse Gym

Bodhi Seed Yoga and Wellness

Mount Clemens Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

Macomb Family YMCA

McLaren Macomb Hospital

Anytime Fitness

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