Port Austin, MI Demographics

A map of Port Austin's Population by Race

Port Austin, Michigan has an estimated population of 699, a large increase from the 622 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 12.0% Hispanic, 8.2% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Austin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Austin has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Port Austin, that probability was 24.3% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Austin is ranked the 499th 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). Port Austin was ranked the 506th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Austin's White Population

525 residents of Port Austin, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Austin is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Port Austin ranks 513th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Austin's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Port Austin's population has decreased from 86.3% to 75.1%.

Port Austin is less White than neighboring Kinde (94.7% White), Bad Axe (86% White), Elkton (86.3% White), Caseville (94.6% White), and Port Hope (95.9% White).

Port Austin's Black Population

57 residents of Port Austin, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Austin is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Port Austin ranks 586th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Austin's Black population has grown by an estimated 5600.0%. Black residents' share of Port Austin's population has increased from 0.2% to 8.2%.

Port Austin is more Black than neighboring Kinde (0% Black), Bad Axe (0.6% Black), Elkton (0% Black), Caseville (0% Black), and Port Hope (0% Black).

Port Austin's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Austin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Austin is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Port Austin ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Austin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Austin is less Asian than neighboring Bad Axe (1.9% Asian), Elkton (3.3% Asian), and Caseville (0.3% Asian).

Port Austin's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Port Austin, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Austin is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Port Austin ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Austin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Austin's population has increased from 10.6% to 12.0%.

Port Austin is more Hispanic than neighboring Kinde (0% Hispanic), Bad Axe (7.8% Hispanic), Elkton (8% Hispanic), Caseville (1.1% Hispanic), and Port Hope (1.1% Hispanic).

Port Austin's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Port Austin, 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 Port Austin is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Austin ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Austin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Port Austin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kinde (0.2% Native American/Other), Bad Axe (0% Native American/Other), and Port Hope (0% Native American/Other). Port Austin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkton (1.2% Native American/Other), and Caseville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Port Austin's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Port Austin, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Austin is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Port Austin ranks 641st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Austin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Austin's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.4%.

Port Austin is more Multiracial than neighboring Bad Axe (3.7% Multiracial), Elkton (1.2% Multiracial), Caseville (3.5% Multiracial), and Port Hope (3% Multiracial). Port Austin is less Multiracial than neighboring Kinde (5.1% 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.