Saint Clair County Public RecordsMichigan

Saint Clair County, MI, had approximately 126,000 registered voters as of 2022. The county conducts local, state, and federal elections, with turnout reaching 61% in the 2020 presidential election. In 2022, Republicans won most county offices, while Democrats saw gains in some precincts. The county offers over 90 polling locations, managed by the County Clerk’s office. Key issues include economic development and public safety. Both Democratic and Republican parties are active locally. Election information and sample ballots are available online, ensuring transparency and access for all registered voters.

Saint Clair County, MI, has 21 public high schools and several private schools, serving around 26,000 K-12 students. About 89% of adults hold a high school diploma, while 17% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The average high school graduation rate is 90%, but state assessment scores generally fall slightly below Michigan averages. School safety initiatives include resource officers and anti-bullying programs. Educational opportunities feature CTE (Career and Technical Education), dual enrollment, and adult education, with about 1,200 adults participating annually in GED or continuing education programs.

As of 2023, Saint Clair County, MI, had an employment rate of 55.4%. Leading industries include Health Care & Social Assistance (16.2%), Manufacturing (16%), and Retail Trade (12%). Common occupations are in Office & Administrative Support (14.5%), Production (12.6%), and Sales (10.4%). About 84% of residents commute by car, with an average commute time of 26.8 minutes; 74% work within the county, while the rest travel primarily to Macomb and Wayne counties for employment.

Saint Clair County, MI has a homeownership rate of around 78%, with median home values of approximately $196,000 (2023). Rental units comprise roughly 22% of housing, with median rents near $970 per month. The area has seen property values rise about 6% year-over-year. Housing stock is mainly single-family homes, alongside some apartments and townhomes in neighborhoods like Port Huron and Marysville. Property taxes average 1.6% of a home's value, with annual taxes often between $2,800–$3,500. Family-friendly suburbs and riverfront communities offer diverse housing options across the county.

As of the 2020 Census, St. Clair County, MI, had a population of 160,383. The median age was 43 years. Approximately 49% of residents are male and 51% female. The racial composition is predominantly White (89%), followed by Black or African American (4.3%), two or more races (4%), Asian (0.6%), and Native American (0.6%). Hispanic or Latino people of any race make up 3% of the population.

Saint Clair County, MI, maintains a moderate crime rate compared to statewide averages. According to the FBI’s 2022 Uniform Crime Report, the county reported approximately 2,000 property crimes and 180 violent crimes, equating to crime rates of 19.4 and 1.7 per 1,000 residents, respectively. The area’s safety initiatives, including community policing and regular patrols, help keep violent crime below the national average. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity, contributing to a timely and thorough crime reporting system that supports ongoing reductions in local crime.