Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

East Tawas, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,675

Median Agei

57.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89%2,380

Two or More

5.9%159

Black

2.2%59

Asian

1.3%35

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%25

Other

0.6%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%183

High School Diploma

23.4%526

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%268

Some College (1+ yr)

20.1%452

Associate's Degree

8.1%182

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%221

Master's Degree

8%179

Professional Degree

2.3%51

Doctorate

1%22

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

21.1%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$130,200

Median Renti

$608

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.8%994

Renter-Occupied

32.2%472

Total Units

1,902

Homeownership

67.8%

Vacancy Rate

22.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%54

$50K–$100K

25.3%251

$100K–$150K

28.6%284

$150K–$200K

19.2%191

$200K–$300K

11%109

$300K–$500K

7.8%78

$500K–$1M

2.7%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

130

$500–$750

161

$750–$1,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%12

2010–2019

2.6%50

2000–2009

8.7%166

1990–1999

10.9%208

1980–1989

7.9%151

1970–1979

24%456

1960–1969

10%191

1950–1959

12.8%244

1940–1949

12.1%231

1939 or earlier

10.1%193

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.8%1,243

Electricity

14%205

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%10

Solar

0.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,450

Mean Household Incomei

$60,562

Per Capita Incomei

$33,668

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

1,067

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%50

$10K–$15K

11.2%164

$15K–$20K

5.1%75

$20K–$25K

4.9%72

$25K–$30K

9.8%144

$30K–$35K

3.6%53

$35K–$40K

8.6%126

$40K–$45K

5.5%80

$45K–$50K

9.5%140

$50K–$60K

5.5%81

$60K–$75K

8.5%125

$75K–$100K

9.1%133

$100K–$125K

8.4%123

$125K–$150K

1.7%25

$150K–$200K

1.4%20

$200K+

3.8%55

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

991

Avg. Commutei

16.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

242(10.3% of civilian adults)