Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
34% of residents are 65 or older in Port Austin, above both the Michigan town median (19%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Port Austin’s trail density is 1.1 miles per square mile, above both Michigan’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Port Austin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Port Austin beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 757 in 1880, a peak of 883 in 1970, 622 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1871 and a map from 1970 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Port Austin, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Port Austin.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 89% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Port Austin’s median age is 54.9 years. Port Austin has lost 2.7% of its people since 2020, down to 649 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.4 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 62% are men (MI 42%).
| Port Austin | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.7% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 21.9% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.9% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.2% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.3% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.8% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.4% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.9% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.7% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Port Austin for work: only 5% work in town. 21% of residents live below the poverty line in Port Austin. Jobs based in Port Austin fell to 94 in 2021, 40 fewer than in 2011.
| Port Austin | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 10% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Port Austin has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Port Austin is 78°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
3 crimes were reported in Port Austin in 2025: 3 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Port Austin is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
13% of Port Austin adults binge drink. Port Austin beats the Michigan average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 31% of Port Austin adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Port Austin | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Port Austin | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.7% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bird Creek Park | 0.4 mi | 6 |
| 2. Veteran's Memorial Park | 0.1 mi | 10 |
| 3. Gallup Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The typical Port Austin home is worth about $260,000, up 8.3% in a year, close to the Michigan typical home.
| Port Austin | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $809 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Port Austin; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Port Austin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Port Austin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Village in Michigan, United States
Port Austin is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Port Austin had a population of 622. The village is within Port Austin Township.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Port Austin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Napoleon Chagnon and V. Floyd Campbell.