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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Tawas

Michigan · 2,951 residents · 2.813 sq mi
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East Tawas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,229. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,700. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,951
+2%since 1990
from 2,887 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,049 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,026 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.2
+6%since 1990
from 41.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Tawas
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,229
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,146 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,168
+65%since 1990
from $10,399 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$418
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
68.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
31.7% rent
2.6
+5%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(2,884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,874)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(22)
Asian0.4%(12)
Diversity Score3%(88)
3
+148%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in East Tawas, Michigan?

East Tawas, Michigan has about 2,951 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Tawas, Michigan?

The typical household in East Tawas, Michigan earns about $30,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Tawas, Michigan expensive?

In East Tawas, Michigan, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in East Tawas, Michigan?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Tawas, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Tawas, Michigan?

About 10.2% of people in East Tawas, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Tawas, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, East Tawas, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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