Port Austin, MI

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    699
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    54.9
    5.51% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.8%
    6.35% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,288
    31.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $159,100
    1.85% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    357
    19.8% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Port Austin, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99% of the residents in Port Austin, MI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Port Austin, MI was $159,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.1%.

    Most people in Port Austin, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Port Austin, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Port Austin, MI is home to a population of 699 people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 2% of Port Austin, MI residents were born outside of the country (14 people).

    In 2024, there were 9.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (525 people) in Port Austin, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 41 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Port Austin, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Port Austin, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Port Austin, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      525 ± 79
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      57 ± 55
    3. White (Hispanic)
      41 ± 58
    12%
    Hispanic Population
    84 people

    In 2024, there were 9.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (525 people) in Port Austin, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 41 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12% of the people in Port Austin, MI are hispanic (84 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Port Austin, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    14 people
    1.78%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    12 people

    As of 2024, 2% of Port Austin, MI residents (14 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Port Austin, MI was 1.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      32 ± 25
    2. World War II
      5 ± 5
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      4 ± 12

    Port Austin, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.4 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Port Austin, MI.

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    Health

    94.3% of the population of Port Austin, MI has health coverage, with 31.9% on employee plans, 25.6% on Medicaid, 23% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 8.49% under 18 years, 29.1% between 18 and 34 years, 28.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 33.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.71%
    Uninsured
    31.9%
    Employer Coverage
    25.6%
    Medicaid
    23%
    Medicare
    12.3%
    Non-Group
    1.46%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Port Austin, MI declined by 6.64% from 6.12% to 5.71%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Port Austin, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Port Austin, MI employs 357 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Port Austin, MI were Manufacturing (74 people), Retail Trade (74 people), and Construction (43 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($81,307), Educational Services ($68,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,821).

    Employment

    Occupations

    357
    2024 Value
    ± 110
    19.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 37.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Port Austin, MI grew at a rate of 19.8%, from 298 employees to 357 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Port Austin, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (64 people), Management Occupations (63 people), and Production Occupations (38 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Port Austin, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    357
    2024 Value
    ± 110
    19.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 37.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Port Austin, MI grew at a rate of 19.8%, from 298 employees to 357 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Port Austin, MI, are Manufacturing (74 people), Retail Trade (74 people), and Construction (43 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Port Austin, MI, though some of these residents may live in Port Austin, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,066
    Median earning men ± $21,312
    $29,063
    Median earning women ± $18,578

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($81,339), Construction ($52,237), and Manufacturing ($37,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($77,500), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,482), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,500).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Port Austin, MI was $159,100 in 2024, which is 0.478 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $162,100 to $159,100, a 1.85% decrease. The homeownership rate in Port Austin, MI is 63.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Port Austin, MI have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Port Austin, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $159,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,779
    $219
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$43

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Port Austin, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Port Austin, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.1% of the housing units in Port Austin, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Port Austin, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,288
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,863
    347
    Number of Households
    ± 63

    In 2024, the median household income of the 347 households in Port Austin, MI grew to $60,288 from the previous year's value of $46,000.

    The following chart displays the households in Port Austin, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Port Austin, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (70.7%)
    2. Carpooled (17.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.32%)

    In 2024, 70.7% of workers in Port Austin, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.5%) and those who worked at home (7.32%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Port Austin, MI have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Port Austin, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Port Austin, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Port Austin, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Port Austin, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Port Austin, MI (142 out of 683 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Port Austin, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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