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Tawas City

County:
Iosco County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.699
State:
Michigan

Tawas City is a city located in Iosco County, Michigan. Tawas City has a 2026 population of 1,842. It is also the county seat of Iosco County. Tawas City is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,827 in 2020.

The median household income in Tawas City is $46,014 with a poverty rate of 12.72%. The median age in Tawas City is 47.1 years: 47.2 years for males, and 47.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males.

1.8K
Total Population
1,084
Density (mi²)
3 0.16%
Growth

Tawas City Population

Tawas City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,84230.16%
20251,83920.11%
20241,837-2-0.11%
20231,839-8-0.43%
20221,84790.49%
20211,838110.6%
20201,827-4-0.22%
20191,78920.11%
20181,78710.06%
20171,786-9-0.5%
20161,795-3-0.17%
20151,798-5-0.28%
20141,803-1-0.06%
20131,80400%
20121,804-9-0.5%
20111,813-14-0.77%
20101,829-3-0.16%

Median Age

Overall: 47.1 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 47.2 years

Tawas City Adults

There are 1,305 adults, (450 of whom are seniors) in Tawas City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 851 (52.7%)
Male: 763 (47.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Tawas City includes 88.6% White, 3.28% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,43088.6%
Two or more races764.71%
Asian533.28%
Black or African American281.73%
Other race271.67%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White100.62%
Other race80.5%
Two or more races50.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,42087.98%
Two or more races714.4%
Asian533.28%
Black or African American281.73%
Other race191.18%

Tawas City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Tawas City 's average per capita income is $40,741. Household income levels show a median of $46,014. The poverty rate stands at 12.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$80,714-
Families$77,344$81,091
Households$46,014$63,271
Non Families$28,417$35,615

$40,741

Average Income

$46,014

Median Household Income

12.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)