East Tawas is a city located in Iosco County Michigan. East Tawas has a 2024 population of 2,685. East Tawas is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,664 in 2020.
The average household income in East Tawas is $50,356 with a poverty rate of 14.21%. The median age in East Tawas is 59.1 years: 60.1 years for males, and 59.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Tawas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,464 | 92.04% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 3.03% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 32 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,488 | 1.79 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 917 | 1.17 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 466 | 2.7 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Male | 54 | 2.22 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 51 | 4.16 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
2.71
Average Family Size
1.79
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 1.57% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 8.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 8.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 249 | 10.86% |
| High School Graduate | 856 | 37.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 751 | 32.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,084 | 2,030 | 402 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 70 | 15 |
| Black | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 17 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 53.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,694 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,826 | $34,041 | $82,411 |
| High School Graduate | $29,325 | $32,794 | $22,847 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,871 | $33,375 | $27,727 |
| Some College | $27,862 | $28,241 | $24,554 |
$30,871
Average Earnings
$33,375
Average Male
$27,727
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.24% of East Tawas residents speak only English, while 3.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,461 | 370 | 15.03% |
| Multiple | 81 | 10 | 12.35% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 6 | 15.38% |
14.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.09%
Male Poverty Rate
16.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Tawas is Hispanic, with 15.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Tawas is Multiple, with 12.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.86% |
| High School | 10.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.18% |
| Female Employed | 10.45% |
| Male Employed | 2.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,875 | $71,746 |
| Households | $40,833 | $50,356 |
| Married Families | $66,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,517 | $36,181 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
326
Number of Veterans
326
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 227 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 171 |
| 75+ | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 14.08% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 13.16% |
| Black | 8 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.8%
Labor Force Participation
39.4%
Employment Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.68%
Born in East Tawas
96.75%
Native Born
3.25%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
2.69%
Naturalized
96.75% of East Tawas residents were born in the United States, with 70.68% having been born in Michigan. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,712 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 2,706 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 2,701 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 2,696 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 2,690 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 2,685 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 2,680 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 2,693 | 14 | 0.52% |
| 2021 | 2,679 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 2,664 | -71 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 2,735 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 2,731 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2,731 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 2,747 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,755 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 2,765 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 2,763 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 2,767 | -14 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,781 | -26 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 2,807 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,951 | 64 | 2.22% |
| 1990 | 2,887 | 303 | 11.73% |
| 1980 | 2,584 | -128 | -4.72% |