East Tawas, MI Map & Demographics

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East Tawas Overview

$29,632
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,833
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,677
TOTAL POPULATION
1,266
MALE POPULATION
1,411
FEMALE POPULATION
89.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.45
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,049
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
43.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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East Tawas Area Codes

Income in East Tawas

Income Overview in East Tawas

Per Capita Income in East Tawas is $29,632, while median incomes of families and households are $59,875 and $40,833 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,677$29,632
Median Family Income571$59,875
Mean Family Income571$71,746
Median Household Income1,488$40,833
Mean Household Income1,488$50,356
Income Deficit571$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,67730.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,67769.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,6770.40

Earnings by Sex in East Tawas

Average Earnings in East Tawas are $30,284, $33,646 for men and $23,359 for women, a difference of 30.6%.
Earnings by Sex in East Tawas
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male573 (51.9%)$33,646
Female530 (48.0%)$23,359
Total1,103 (100.0%)$30,284

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in East Tawas

The most common earnings brackets in East Tawas are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (126 | 22.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (81 | 15.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in East Tawas
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)42 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99946 (8.0%)27 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49944 (7.7%)23 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)48 (9.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49913 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99918 (3.1%)25 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)33 (6.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)42 (7.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)14 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)32 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999126 (22.0%)11 (2.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99972 (12.6%)81 (15.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99943 (7.5%)14 (2.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99942 (7.3%)24 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99930 (5.2%)40 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99919 (3.3%)14 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99934 (5.9%)11 (2.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99945 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (5.4%)38 (7.2%)
$100,000+10 (1.8%)11 (2.1%)
Total573 (100.0%)530 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in East Tawas

Average earnings in East Tawas are $33,375 for men and $27,727 for women, a difference of 16.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $34,041, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $28,241. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,411, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,847.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in East Tawas
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$32,794$22,847
College or Associate's Degree$28,241$24,554
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$34,041$82,411
Total$33,375$27,727

Family Income in East Tawas

Family Income Brackets in East Tawas

According to the East Tawas family income data, there are 136 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in East Tawas
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000101.8%
$10,000 to $14,999111.9%
$15,000 to $24,999122.1%
$25,000 to $34,99911620.3%
$35,000 to $49,9998214.4%
$50,000 to $74,99913623.8%
$75,000 to $99,99912321.5%
$100,000 to $149,999386.7%
$150,000 to $199,999203.5%
$200,000+234.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in East Tawas

3-person families (37 | 6.5%) account for the highest median family income in East Tawas with $114,219 per family, while 3-person families (37 | 6.5%) have the highest median income of $38,073 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in East Tawas
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families445 (77.9%)$54,152
3-Person Families37 (6.5%)$114,219
4-Person Families77 (13.5%)$46,691
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families12 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total571 (100.0%)$59,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in East Tawas

Family Income by Number of Earners in East Tawas
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners214 (37.5%)$51,786
1 Earner212 (37.1%)$62,813
2 Earners131 (22.9%)$64,107
3+ Earners14 (2.5%)$0
Total571 (100.0%)$59,875

Household Income in East Tawas

Household Income Brackets in East Tawas

With 338 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in East Tawas, accounting for 22.7% of all households. In contrast, only 19 households (1.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in East Tawas
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000553.7%
$10,000 to $14,99915210.2%
$15,000 to $24,99920814.0%
$25,000 to $34,99920814.0%
$35,000 to $49,99933822.7%
$50,000 to $74,99921714.6%
$75,000 to $99,99920814.0%
$100,000 to $149,999583.9%
$150,000 to $199,999191.3%
$200,000+221.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in East Tawas

The median household income in East Tawas is $40,833, with the highest median household income of $41,217 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 501 households (33.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 27 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in East Tawas
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years27 (1.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years212 (14.2%)$34,535
45 to 64 Years501 (33.7%)$41,217
65+ Years748 (50.3%)$40,259
Total1,488 (100.0%)$40,833

Poverty in East Tawas

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in East Tawas

With 12.1% poverty level for males and 16.1% for females among the residents of East Tawas, 25 to 34 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 53 males (40.2%) and 22 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in East Tawas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)12 (17.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)14 (18.9%)
25 to 34 Years53 (40.2%)10 (10.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)16 (22.9%)
45 to 54 Years20 (13.4%)31 (13.6%)
55 to 64 Years37 (17.1%)30 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years32 (9.8%)50 (14.3%)
75 Years and over11 (8.9%)28 (14.3%)
Total153 (12.1%)227 (16.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in East Tawas

According to the poverty statistics in East Tawas, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in East Tawas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years36 (100.0%)56 (82.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
15 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years30 (100.0%)60 (81.1%)
25 to 34 Years79 (59.9%)85 (89.5%)
35 to 44 Years136 (100.0%)54 (77.1%)
45 to 54 Years129 (86.6%)197 (86.4%)
55 to 64 Years179 (82.9%)238 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years295 (90.2%)299 (85.7%)
75 Years and over112 (91.1%)168 (85.7%)
Total1,113 (87.9%)1,181 (83.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in East Tawas

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in East Tawas show that 5.1% or 24 of the total 466 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.3%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in East Tawas
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children363 (97.1%)11 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children67 (83.8%)13 (16.3%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total442 (94.9%)24 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in East Tawas

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in East Tawas
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (52.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (19.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in East Tawas

The poverty data for East Tawas shows that 24 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 10 of the single-parent households (9.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (16.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (21.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in East Tawas
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children13 (16.3%)10 (21.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (5.1%)10 (9.5%)

Race in East Tawas

The most populous races in East Tawas are White / Caucasian (2,464 | 92.0%), Two or more Races (81 | 3.0%), and Black / African American (64 | 2.4%).
Race in East Tawas
Race# Population% Population
Asian180.7%
Black / African American642.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino391.5%
Native / Alaskan180.7%
White / Caucasian2,46492.0%
Two or more Races813.0%
Some other Race321.2%
Total2,677100.0%

Ancestry in East Tawas

The most populous ancestries reported in East Tawas are German (760 | 28.4%), English (449 | 16.8%), Polish (303 | 11.3%), Irish (210 | 7.8%), and French (193 | 7.2%), together accounting for 71.5% of all East Tawas residents.
Ancestry in East Tawas
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1064.0%
Austrian110.4%
Belgian140.5%
British150.6%
Central American180.7%
Chippewa40.2%
Croatian130.5%
Czech160.6%
Czechoslovakian140.5%
Dutch722.7%
English44916.8%
Estonian140.5%
European261.0%
Finnish120.4%
French1937.2%
French Canadian602.2%
German76028.4%
Greek281.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro100.4%
Guatemalan180.7%
Hungarian50.2%
Irish2107.8%
Italian1455.4%
Korean180.7%
Mexican60.2%
Norwegian140.5%
Peruvian150.6%
Polish30311.3%
Portuguese110.4%
Romanian140.5%
Russian100.4%
Scotch-Irish622.3%
Scottish1164.3%
Sioux180.7%
South American150.6%
Swedish351.3%
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Immigrants in East Tawas

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in East Tawas came from Europe (35 | 1.3%), Germany (35 | 1.3%), Western Europe (35 | 1.3%), Latin America (25 | 0.9%), and Peru (25 | 0.9%), together accounting for 5.8% of all East Tawas residents.
Immigrants in East Tawas
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia180.7%
Canada90.3%
Europe351.3%
Germany351.3%
Latin America250.9%
Peru250.9%
Philippines180.7%
South America250.9%
South Eastern Asia180.7%
Western Europe351.3%
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Sex and Age in East Tawas

Sex and Age in East Tawas

The most populous age groups in East Tawas are 65 to 69 Years (239 | 18.9%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (211 | 14.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in East Tawas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (3.6%)22 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Years69 (5.4%)30 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)62 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years38 (3.0%)24 (1.7%)
20 to 24 Years30 (2.4%)64 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years81 (6.4%)59 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years51 (4.0%)36 (2.5%)
35 to 39 Years107 (8.5%)55 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years29 (2.3%)16 (1.1%)
45 to 49 Years54 (4.3%)17 (1.2%)
50 to 54 Years95 (7.5%)211 (14.9%)
55 to 59 Years30 (2.4%)166 (11.8%)
60 to 64 Years186 (14.7%)103 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years239 (18.9%)184 (13.0%)
70 to 74 Years88 (7.0%)166 (11.8%)
75 to 79 Years36 (2.8%)53 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years41 (3.2%)75 (5.3%)
85 Years and over46 (3.6%)68 (4.8%)
Total1,266 (100.0%)1,411 (100.0%)

Families and Households in East Tawas

Median Family Size in East Tawas

The median family size in East Tawas is 2.71 persons per family, with single female/mother families (51 | 8.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.73 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (54 | 9.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.22 persons per family.
Median Family Size in East Tawas
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple466 (81.6%)2.65
Single Male/Father54 (9.5%)2.22
Single Female/Mother51 (8.9%)3.73
Total Families571 (100.0%)2.71

Median Household Size in East Tawas

The median household size in East Tawas is 1.79 persons per household, with single female/mother households (51 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.16 persons per household. non-family households (917 | 61.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in East Tawas
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple466 (31.3%)2.70
Single Male/Father54 (3.6%)2.22
Single Female/Mother51 (3.4%)4.16
Non-family917 (61.6%)1.17
Total Households1,488 (100.0%)1.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in East Tawas

Out of a total of 1,488 households in East Tawas, 571 (38.4%) are family households, while 917 (61.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 435, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 802.
Household Size by Marriage Status in East Tawas
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-802 (53.9%)
2-Person Households435 (29.2%)115 (7.7%)
3-Person Households47 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households54 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total571 (38.4%)917 (61.6%)

Female Fertility in East Tawas

Fertility by Age in East Tawas

Average fertility rate in East Tawas is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 138.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in East Tawas
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)138.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in East Tawas

9.1% of women with births (22) in East Tawas are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 90.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 90.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in East Tawas
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years2 (9.1%)20 (90.9%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (9.1%)20 (90.9%)

Fertility by Education in East Tawas

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in East Tawas
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma20 (90.9%)156.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (9.1%)67.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in East Tawas

90.9% of women with births in East Tawas are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in East Tawas
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (9.1%)20 (90.9%)

Employment Characteristics in East Tawas

Employment by Class of Employer in East Tawas

Among the 929 employed individuals in East Tawas, private company employees (581 | 62.5%), not-for-profit organizations (179 | 19.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (77 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in East Tawas
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees58162.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)202.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)778.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations17919.3%
Local Government Employees727.7%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total929100.0%

Employment Status by Age in East Tawas

According to the labor force statistics for East Tawas, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,396), 43.8% or 1,049 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.2% or 107 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.3% or 118 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.9% or 31 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in East Tawas
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years74 (78.7%)31 (41.9%)
25 to 29 Years118 (84.3%)14 (11.9%)
30 to 34 Years24 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years172 (83.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years232 (61.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years142 (72.4%)14 (9.9%)
60 to 64 Years166 (57.4%)48 (28.9%)
65 to 74 Years122 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,049 (43.8%)107 (10.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in East Tawas

According to labor force statistics for East Tawas, 65.9% of individuals (854) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,296) are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 76 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.3% or 209 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.2% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in East Tawas
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma287 (62.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree342 (61.6%)62 (11.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher209 (84.3%)45 (18.2%)
Total854 (65.9%)115 (8.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in East Tawas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in East Tawas are Community & Social Service (153 | 16.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (102 | 10.8%), Education, Arts & Media (87 | 9.2%), Education Instruction & Library (64 | 6.8%), and Health Technologists (47 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in East Tawas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in East Tawas, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in East Tawas
OccupationMaleFemale
Management27 (60.0%)18 (40.0%)
Business & Financial16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 102 (66.7%)51 (33.3%)
Education, Arts & Media87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library15 (23.4%)49 (76.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating12 (11.8%)90 (88.2%)
Health Technologists12 (25.5%)35 (74.5%)
Total (Category)174 (52.2%)159 (47.7%)
Total (Overall)474 (50.3%)469 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in East Tawas are Cleaning & Maintenance (117 | 12.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (106 | 11.2%), Personal Care & Service (23 | 2.4%), and Healthcare Support (22 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in East Tawas

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in East Tawas, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (67.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (30.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (69.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in East Tawas
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving32 (30.2%)74 (69.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance79 (67.5%)38 (32.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total (Category)111 (41.4%)157 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)474 (50.3%)469 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in East Tawas are Office & Administration (120 | 12.7%), and Sales & Related (47 | 5.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in East Tawas

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in East Tawas
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related14 (29.8%)33 (70.2%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (8.4%)153 (91.6%)
Total (Overall)474 (50.3%)469 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in East Tawas are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (81 | 8.6%), and Construction & Extraction (12 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in East Tawas

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in East Tawas
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)474 (50.3%)469 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in East Tawas are Production (59 | 6.3%), and Transportation (23 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in East Tawas

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in East Tawas
OccupationMaleFemale
Production59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)474 (50.3%)469 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in East Tawas

Employment Industries in East Tawas

The major employment industries in East Tawas include Health Care & Social Assistance (183 | 19.4%), Manufacturing (148 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (101 | 10.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (88 | 9.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (72 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in East Tawas

Employment Industries by Sex in East Tawas

The East Tawas industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in East Tawas
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing134 (90.5%)14 (9.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade27 (26.7%)74 (73.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance10 (19.2%)42 (80.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (15.4%)33 (84.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services38 (60.3%)25 (39.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance46 (25.1%)137 (74.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services32 (36.4%)56 (63.6%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total474 (50.3%)469 (49.7%)

Education in East Tawas

School Enrollment in East Tawas

The most common levels of schooling among the 246 students in East Tawas are elementary school (66 | 26.8%), middle school (62 | 25.2%), and high school (62 | 25.2%).
School Enrollment in East Tawas
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten3313.4%
Elementary School6626.8%
Middle School6225.2%
High School6225.2%
College / Undergraduate239.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total246100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in East Tawas

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in East Tawas
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total246 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in East Tawas

Education (129 | 29.0%), science & technology (68 | 15.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (55 | 12.4%), business (55 | 12.4%), and computers & mathematics (41 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 445 individuals in East Tawas who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in East Tawas
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics419.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5512.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology347.6%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering143.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6815.3%
Business5512.4%
Education12929.0%
Literature & Languages153.4%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts112.5%
Communications143.2%
Arts & Humanities92.0%
Total445100.0%

Transportation & Commute in East Tawas

Vehicle Availability by Sex in East Tawas

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in East Tawas are males with 2 vehicles (234, accounting for 49.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (198, making up 51.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in East Tawas
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)11 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle143 (30.2%)123 (27.0%)
2 Vehicles234 (49.4%)198 (43.5%)
3 Vehicles80 (16.9%)123 (27.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles17 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total474 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Commute Time in East Tawas

The most frequently occuring commute durations in East Tawas are 5 to 9 minutes (388 commuters, 42.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (236 commuters, 25.8%), and less than 5 minutes (89 commuters, 9.7%).
Commute Time in East Tawas
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes899.7%
5 to 9 Minutes38842.4%
10 to 14 Minutes23625.8%
15 to 19 Minutes232.5%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes566.1%
30 to 34 Minutes242.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes151.6%
45 to 59 Minutes606.6%
60 to 89 Minutes80.9%
90 or more Minutes171.9%

Commute Time by Sex in East Tawas

The most common commute times in East Tawas are 5 to 9 minutes (185 commuters, 39.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (203 commuters, 45.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in East Tawas
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes40 (8.4%)49 (11.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes185 (39.0%)203 (45.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes74 (15.6%)162 (36.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes23 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes38 (8.0%)18 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes14 (2.9%)10 (2.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes15 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes60 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes17 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in East Tawas

The most frequent times of departure to work in East Tawas are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (113, 23.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (89, 20.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in East Tawas
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM16 (3.4%)18 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM41 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (1.7%)11 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM113 (23.8%)17 (3.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM44 (9.3%)28 (6.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)37 (8.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM45 (9.5%)83 (18.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM17 (3.6%)89 (20.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM79 (16.7%)81 (18.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM71 (15.0%)58 (13.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM40 (8.4%)11 (2.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)9 (2.0%)
Total474 (100.0%)442 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in East Tawas

Occupancy by Ownership in East Tawas

Of the total 1,488 dwellings in East Tawas, owner-occupied units account for 992 (66.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 496 (33.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in East Tawas
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units99266.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units49633.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,488100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in East Tawas

Occupancy by Household Size in East Tawas
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household80253.9%
2-Person Household55037.0%
3-Person Household473.2%
4+ Person Household896.0%
Total Housing Units1,488100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in East Tawas

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in East Tawas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household448 (55.9%)354 (44.1%)
2-Person Household420 (76.4%)130 (23.6%)
3-Person Household47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household77 (86.5%)12 (13.5%)
Total Housing Units992 (66.7%)496 (33.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in East Tawas

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in East Tawas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School28 (51.8%)26 (48.1%)
High School Diploma296 (74.2%)103 (25.8%)
College/Associate Degree474 (66.3%)241 (33.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher194 (60.6%)126 (39.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in East Tawas

Occupancy by Age of Householder in East Tawas
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1429.5%
35 to 44 Years976.5%
45 to 54 Years15410.3%
55 to 64 Years34723.3%
65 to 74 Years50934.2%
75 to 84 Years1359.1%
85 Years and Over1047.0%
Total1,488100.0%

Housing Finances in East Tawas

Median Income by Occupancy in East Tawas

Median Income by Occupancy in East Tawas
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied992 (66.7%)$44,958
Renter-Occupied496 (33.3%)$33,045
Average1,488 (100.0%)$40,833

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in East Tawas

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in East Tawas
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00034 (3.4%)14 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99992 (9.3%)60 (12.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99924 (2.4%)39 (7.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99965 (6.6%)80 (16.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99992 (9.3%)116 (23.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999217 (21.9%)121 (24.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999170 (17.1%)47 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999190 (19.2%)19 (3.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99958 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more43 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total992 (100.0%)496 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in East Tawas

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in East Tawas
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300114 (11.5%)46 (9.3%)
$300 to $499210 (21.2%)99 (20.0%)
$500 to $799351 (35.4%)170 (34.3%)
$800 to $99992 (9.3%)40 (8.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499168 (16.9%)14 (2.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99957 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)39 (7.9%)
Total992 (100.0%)496 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in East Tawas

Housing Structures in East Tawas

Housing Structures in East Tawas
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,14877.1%
Single Unit, Attached261.8%
2 Unit Apartments261.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments513.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments785.2%
10 or more Apartments15910.7%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,488100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in East Tawas

Housing Structures by Occupancy in East Tawas
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached930 (81.0%)218 (19.0%)
Single Unit, Attached26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (27.5%)37 (72.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments22 (28.2%)56 (71.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)159 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total992 (66.7%)496 (33.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in East Tawas

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in East Tawas
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)40 (8.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms36 (3.6%)160 (32.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms312 (31.5%)193 (38.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms437 (44.1%)18 (3.6%)
8 or more Rooms207 (20.9%)85 (17.1%)
Total992 (100.0%)496 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in East Tawas

Housing Structure by Heating Type in East Tawas
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas940 (94.8%)336 (67.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity15 (1.5%)160 (32.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels27 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total992 (100.0%)496 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in East Tawas

Household Vehicle Usage in East Tawas
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle77 (7.8%)175 (35.3%)
1 Vehicle445 (44.9%)237 (47.8%)
2 Vehicles375 (37.8%)84 (16.9%)
3 or more Vehicles95 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total992 (100.0%)496 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in East Tawas

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in East Tawas

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units471521
Median Property Value$98,600$109,200
Median Household Income$36,287$9
Monthly Housing Costs$396$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,337$43

Property Value by Mortgage Status in East Tawas

Property Value by Mortgage Status in East Tawas
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00025 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999218 (46.3%)244 (46.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999218 (46.3%)255 (48.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99910 (2.1%)22 (4.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total471 (100.0%)521 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in East Tawas

Household Income by Mortgage Status in East Tawas
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00030 (6.4%)7 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999137 (29.1%)11 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99951 (10.8%)44 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99993 (19.8%)41 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (11.3%)124 (23.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (12.5%)117 (22.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (3.0%)131 (25.1%)
$150,000 or more34 (7.2%)44 (8.5%)
Total471 (100.0%)521 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in East Tawas

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in East Tawas
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x172 (36.5%)54,911 (10,539.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x74 (15.7%)258 (49.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x63 (13.4%)163 (31.3%)
4.0x or more151 (32.1%)11 (2.1%)
Total471 (100.0%)521 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in East Tawas

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in East Tawas
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80064 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499226 (48.0%)38 (7.3%)
$800 to $1,499181 (38.4%)128 (24.6%)
Total471 (100.0%)521 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in East Tawas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in East Tawas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in East Tawas
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years164 (86.3%)26 (13.7%)
19 to 25 Years65 (69.2%)29 (30.8%)
26 to 34 Years167 (73.6%)60 (26.4%)
35 to 44 Years153 (74.3%)53 (25.7%)
45 to 54 Years358 (95.0%)19 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years484 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years676 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older319 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,487 (93.0%)187 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in East Tawas

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in East Tawas
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen164 (86.3%)26 (13.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen65 (69.2%)29 (30.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in East Tawas

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in East Tawas
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000459 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999822 (85.8%)136 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999406 (88.8%)51 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999442 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over349 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in East Tawas

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in East Tawas
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 666 (65.3%)35 (34.6%)
6 to 18 Years113 (59.5%)51 (26.8%)
19 to 25 Years20 (21.3%)45 (47.9%)
25 to 34 Years59 (26.0%)108 (47.6%)
35 to 44 Years58 (28.2%)95 (46.1%)
45 to 54 Years135 (35.8%)223 (59.2%)
55 to 64 Years228 (47.1%)361 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years655 (96.9%)395 (58.4%)
75 Years and over319 (100.0%)278 (87.2%)
Total1,653 (61.8%)1,591 (59.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in East Tawas

Disability Status by Sex by Age in East Tawas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (19.1%)30 (17.7%)
35 to 64 Years132 (26.4%)184 (32.5%)
65 to 74 Years60 (18.3%)99 (28.4%)
75 Years and over79 (64.2%)143 (73.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in East Tawas

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in East Tawas: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years54 (10.8%)30 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years49 (15.0%)14 (4.0%)
75 Years and over13 (10.6%)100 (51.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in East Tawas: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (4.4%)59 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (3.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in East Tawas: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (19.1%)20 (11.8%)
35 to 64 Years41 (8.2%)92 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years11 (3.4%)41 (11.7%)
75 Years and over19 (15.4%)22 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in East Tawas: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years56 (11.2%)106 (18.7%)
65 to 74 Years11 (3.4%)85 (24.4%)
75 Years and over66 (53.7%)89 (45.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in East Tawas: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.4%)11 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over48 (39.0%)24 (12.2%)

Technology Access in East Tawas

Computing Device Access in East Tawas

Computing Device Access in East Tawas
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop98566.2%
Smartphone95163.9%
Tablet75150.5%
No Computing Device24016.1%
Total1,488100.0%

Internet Access in East Tawas

Internet Access in East Tawas
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet231.5%
Broadband Home1,01268.0%
Cellular Data Only16010.7%
Satellite Internet654.4%
No Internet26417.7%
Total1,488100.0%

East Tawas Summary

East Tawas is a city located in Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the shore of Lake Huron, about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of the city of Alpena. The population was 2,808 at the 2010 census.

History

East Tawas was first settled in 1854 by William B. Moore, who named the settlement after the nearby Tawas River. The settlement was incorporated as a village in 1871 and as a city in 1883.
The city was a major lumbering center in the late 19th century, and the lumber industry continued to be an important part of the local economy until the mid-20th century. The city was also a major port for shipping lumber and other goods to other parts of the Great Lakes region.

Geography

East Tawas is located at 44°20′N 83°33′W (44.33, -83.55). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), of which 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) is water.

Economy

The economy of East Tawas is largely based on tourism and services. The city is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. The city also has a number of restaurants, shops, and other businesses that cater to tourists.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,808 people, 1,213 households, and 745 families residing in the city. The population density was 967.1 people per square mile (373.7/km2). There were 1,521 housing units at an average density of 527.2 per square mile (203.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 1,213 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,944, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,945. About 9.2% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in East Tawas?
Per Capita income in East Tawas is $29,632.
What is the Median Family Income in East Tawas?
Median Family Income in East Tawas is $59,875.
What is the Median Household income in East Tawas?
Median Household Income in East Tawas is $40,833.
What is Income or Wage Gap in East Tawas?
Income or Wage Gap in East Tawas is 30.6%.
Women in East Tawas earn 69.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in East Tawas?
Inequality or Gini Index in East Tawas is 0.40.
What is the Total Population of East Tawas?
Total Population of East Tawas is 2,677.
What is the Total Male Population of East Tawas?
Total Male Population of East Tawas is 1,266.
What is the Total Female Population of East Tawas?
Total Female Population of East Tawas is 1,411.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in East Tawas?
There are 89.72 Males per 100 Females in East Tawas.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in East Tawas?
There are 111.45 Females per 100 Males in East Tawas.
What is the Median Population Age in East Tawas?
Median Population Age in East Tawas is 59.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in East Tawas
Average Family Size in East Tawas is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in East Tawas
Average Household Size in East Tawas is 1.8 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in East Tawas?
There are 1,049 People in the Labor Forcein in East Tawas.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in East Tawas?
43.8% of People are in the Labor Force in East Tawas.
What is the Unemployment Rate in East Tawas?
Unemployment Rate in East Tawas is 10.2%.