Clio () is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located entirely within Vienna Township, but is administratively autonomous. As of the 2020 census, Clio had a population of 2,525.

Along with the rest of Genesee County, Clio is part of the Flint metropolitan statistical area.

History

thumb|left|The former [[Clio Depot, built in 1873, now a museum.]]

It was originally named Varna after one of the city's first settlers. Pere Marquette Railroad came through and put a station there in 1861. Its name was changed in 1866 to Clio, the muse of history.

National Hugging Day was celebrated for the first time globally in 1986 in Clio, Michigan.

On July 23, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm announced Clio as a community chosen by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), to take part in the Blueprints for Downtowns program. Clio would receive a comprehensive, market-driven strategy toward developing an

action-oriented downtown that would result in economic growth, job creation

and private investments. The Blueprints for Downtowns award, were announced to be also received by the communities of Caro and Ypsilanti. Scottville received a similar award to take part in the Cool Cities Michigan Main Street program.

On Monday November 27, 2017, the northern loop set of municipalities, including Clio, began receiving water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline and treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Clio had a population of 2,525. The median age was 40.3 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 78.1 males age 18 and over.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 1,223 households in Clio, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 29.0% were married-couple households, 20.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 40.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 41.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. there were 2,646 people, 1,196 households, and 654 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,336 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 1,196 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.0% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census

In July of 2022, Clio Police Department Chief Wendel Millstead announced a full staff of 4 full time and 3 part time sworn officers for a total of 8 including himself.

Clio is within of the following:

  • Genesee County Commissioner District 7
  • Michigan House of Representatives District 48
  • State Senate District 27
  • 67th District Court Division 1
  • Michigan's 8th Congressional District
  • Genesee District Library
  • Clio Area School District

Notable people

  • Cam "Buzz" Brainard, an American voice actor, narrator, and radio personality.
  • John D. Cherry, 60th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (2003 to 2011)

References

  • City of Clio
  • Clio Chamber of Commerce