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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Port Austin

Michigan · 789 residents · 0.987 sq mi
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Port Austin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,266. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,600. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 44% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

789
+7%vs 2000
vs 737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
799 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.2
−18%vs 2000
vs 52.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3714855997138271990201020202024Port Austin
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,266
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,643 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,173
−45%vs 2000
vs $18,480 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$291
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
66.4%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
33.6% rent
2.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(721)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(20)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(786)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score0.9%(7)
1
−65%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.0%
−15.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Port Austin, Michigan?

Port Austin, Michigan has about 789 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Port Austin, Michigan?

The typical household in Port Austin, Michigan earns about $17,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Austin, Michigan expensive?

In Port Austin, Michigan, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Port Austin, Michigan?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Port Austin, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Austin, Michigan?

About 17.3% of people in Port Austin, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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