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Port Austin

Michigan · 622 residents · 0.987 sq mi
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Port Austin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,781. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,900. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
622
−16%since 2000
from 737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
630 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.2
+13%since 2000
from 52.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3714855997138271990201020202024Port Austin
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,781
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,345
+86%since 2000
from $18,480 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−10%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(537)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(66)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2%(12)
Diversity Score28.9%(180)
Diversity Score
29
+963%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 25.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Austin, Michigan?

Port Austin, Michigan has about 622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Austin, Michigan earns about $50,781 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 $134,900, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Port Austin, Michigan?

About 24.2% 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 11.3% of people in Port Austin, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Austin, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Austin, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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