East Tawas, MI Demographics

A map of East Tawas's Population by Race

East Tawas, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,675, a less than 1% change from the 2,663 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 1.3% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Tawas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Tawas has become 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 East Tawas, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 20.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Tawas is ranked the 260th 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). East Tawas was ranked the 259th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Tawas's White Population

2,380 residents of East Tawas, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Tawas is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. East Tawas ranks 232nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Tawas's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of East Tawas's population has decreased from 91.6% to 89.0%.

East Tawas is more White than neighboring Tawas City (88% White), Oscoda (81.5% White), and Au Gres (88.4% White). East Tawas is less White than neighboring Au Sable (89.8% White), and Sand Lake (95.8% White).

East Tawas's Black Population

59 residents of East Tawas, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Tawas is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. East Tawas ranks 538th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Tawas's Black population has grown by an estimated 742.9%. Black residents' share of East Tawas's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.2%.

East Tawas is more Black than neighboring Tawas City (1.7% Black), Au Sable (0.1% Black), Sand Lake (0% Black), Oscoda (0.9% Black), and Au Gres (1.2% Black).

East Tawas's Asian Population

35 residents of East Tawas, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Tawas is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. East Tawas ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Tawas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of East Tawas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

East Tawas is more Asian than neighboring Sand Lake (0.7% Asian), Oscoda (0% Asian), and Au Gres (0% Asian). East Tawas is less Asian than neighboring Tawas City (3.3% Asian), and Au Sable (1.5% Asian).

East Tawas's Hispanic Population

25 residents of East Tawas, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Tawas is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. East Tawas ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Tawas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 69.9%. Hispanic residents' share of East Tawas's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.9%.

East Tawas is less Hispanic than neighboring Tawas City (1.4% Hispanic), Au Sable (4.4% Hispanic), Sand Lake (1% Hispanic), Oscoda (6.7% Hispanic), and Au Gres (1.8% Hispanic).

East Tawas's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of East Tawas, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Tawas is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. East Tawas ranks 487th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Tawas's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Tawas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

East Tawas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Au Sable (0.3% Native American/Other), Sand Lake (0.5% Native American/Other), and Au Gres (0.4% Native American/Other). East Tawas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tawas City (1.2% Native American/Other), and Oscoda (3.2% Native American/Other).

East Tawas's Multiracial Population

159 residents of East Tawas, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Tawas is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. East Tawas ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Tawas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 98.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East Tawas's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.9%.

East Tawas is more Multiracial than neighboring Tawas City (4.4% Multiracial), Au Sable (3.9% Multiracial), and Sand Lake (2% Multiracial). East Tawas is less Multiracial than neighboring Oscoda (7.6% Multiracial), and Au Gres (8.3% 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.