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.

Tawas City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,614

Median Agei

47.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88%1,420

Two or More

4.4%71

Asian

3.3%53

Black

1.7%28

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%23

Other

1.2%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%51

High School Diploma

41.8%520

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%114

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%143

Associate's Degree

6.3%78

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%157

Master's Degree

3.8%47

Professional Degree

1.7%21

Doctorate

1.2%15

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,000

Median Renti

$806

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.9%518

Renter-Occupied

23.1%156

Total Units

901

Homeownership

76.9%

Vacancy Rate

25.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.7%45

$50K–$100K

22.4%116

$100K–$150K

23.7%123

$150K–$200K

22.2%115

$200K–$300K

17.6%91

$300K–$500K

4.2%22

$500K–$1M

0.6%3

$1M+

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%23

2000–2009

4.9%44

1990–1999

9.1%82

1980–1989

12.7%114

1970–1979

19.2%173

1960–1969

15.8%142

1950–1959

16%144

1940–1949

3.3%30

1939 or earlier

16.5%149

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93%627

Electricity

4%27

Wood

1.5%10

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%8

Other

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,014

Mean Household Incomei

$63,271

Per Capita Incomei

$28,694

Poverty Ratei

11.8%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

657

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%55

$10K–$15K

5.6%38

$15K–$20K

2.8%19

$20K–$25K

9.9%67

$25K–$30K

5%34

$30K–$35K

8%54

$35K–$40K

3.4%23

$40K–$45K

4.7%32

$45K–$50K

7%47

$50K–$60K

5.6%38

$60K–$75K

5.8%39

$75K–$100K

18.5%125

$100K–$125K

5%34

$125K–$150K

3%20

$150K–$200K

3.4%23

$200K+

3.9%26

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

610

Avg. Commutei

14.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

130(10% of civilian adults)