Au Sable, MI Demographics

A map of Au Sable's Population by Race

Au Sable, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,643, a large increase from the 1,453 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Au Sable, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Au Sable has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Au Sable, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 19.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Au Sable is ranked the 344th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Au Sable was ranked the 361st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Au Sable's White Population

1,475 residents of Au Sable, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Au Sable is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Au Sable ranks 337th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Au Sable's White population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Au Sable's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.8%.

Au Sable is more White than neighboring Oscoda (81.5% White), East Tawas (89% White), and Tawas City (88% White). Au Sable is less White than neighboring Harrisville (97.8% White), and Lincoln (92% White).

Au Sable's Black Population

2 residents of Au Sable, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Au Sable is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Au Sable ranks 259th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Au Sable's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Black residents' share of Au Sable's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Au Sable is more Black than neighboring Lincoln (0% Black). Au Sable is less Black than neighboring Oscoda (0.9% Black), East Tawas (2.2% Black), Tawas City (1.7% Black), and Harrisville (1.2% Black).

Au Sable's Asian Population

24 residents of Au Sable, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Au Sable is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Au Sable ranks 281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Au Sable's Asian population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Asian residents' share of Au Sable's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Au Sable is more Asian than neighboring Oscoda (0% Asian), East Tawas (1.3% Asian), Harrisville (0% Asian), and Lincoln (0% Asian). Au Sable is less Asian than neighboring Tawas City (3.3% Asian).

Au Sable's Hispanic Population

73 residents of Au Sable, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Au Sable is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Au Sable ranks 531st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Au Sable's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 128.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Au Sable's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.4%.

Au Sable is more Hispanic than neighboring East Tawas (0.9% Hispanic), Tawas City (1.4% Hispanic), Harrisville (0.6% Hispanic), and Lincoln (1.3% Hispanic). Au Sable is less Hispanic than neighboring Oscoda (6.7% Hispanic).

Au Sable's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Au Sable, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Au Sable is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Au Sable ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Au Sable's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Au Sable's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Au Sable is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harrisville (0% Native American/Other). Au Sable is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oscoda (3.2% Native American/Other), East Tawas (0.6% Native American/Other), Tawas City (1.2% Native American/Other), and Lincoln (1.8% Native American/Other).

Au Sable's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Au Sable, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Au Sable is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Au Sable ranks 316th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Au Sable's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Au Sable's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.9%.

Au Sable is more Multiracial than neighboring Harrisville (0.4% Multiracial). Au Sable is less Multiracial than neighboring Oscoda (7.6% Multiracial), East Tawas (5.9% Multiracial), Tawas City (4.4% Multiracial), and Lincoln (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.