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East Tawas, MI

Total Population

4,586

Median Household Income

$47,009

Median Home Value

$131,800

Median Rent

$580

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$47,009

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$131,800

100.7% above state median

Rent

$580

100% above state median

Median Age

54.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor East Tawas, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 54.8 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$47,009

-37.4% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

State: $-17,934,661

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.97 people

Total Households

2,308

Family Households

38.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

36.4%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

22.0%

#3 Industry

Arts,

19.2%

Total Employed Residents:1,112

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

6.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

1.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

7.5%

134 workers

Public Transit

0.2%

3 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,798

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.1%

1,874 employed

Labor Force

2,033

140 unemployed

Median Age

54.8 years

Per Capita Income

$34,109

Poverty Rate

11.5%

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