Au Sable charter township, Michigan
Au Sable charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Au Sable charter township is a geographic entity located in Iosco County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,025. The land area covers 21.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,025 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,110 | ±167 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,562 | ±203 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,110 | ±167 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 452 | ±124 |
| Median Home Value | $116,100 | ±$7,324 |
| Median Gross Rent | $814 | ±$252 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,511 | ±$11,367 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,219 | ±$3,689 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | ±5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 263 | ±120 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,030 | ±204 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.8% | ±8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,028 (2024)
ID: 167042
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERINTENDENT
4420 N US HWY 23, AUSABLE MI 48750-1201
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GUS Population: 25,361 (2024)
ID: 193484
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PO BOX 778, TAWAS CITY MI 48764-0778
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | OSCODA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | OSCODA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-13 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-11 | EAST TAWAS, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ROBERT J. PARKS LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 6010 SKEEL STREET, OSCODA, MI, 48750 |
(989) 739-9581
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EAST TAWAS LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 760 NEWMAN STREET, EAST TAWAS, MI, 48730 |
(989) 362-6162
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TAWAS CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 208 NORTH STREET, TAWAS CITY, MI, 48763 |
(989) 362-6557
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MIKADO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 2291 SOUTH F-41, MIKADO, MI, 48745 |
(989) 569-8175
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ALCONA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 312 WEST MAIN (M-72), HARRISVILLE, MI, 48740 |
(989) 724-6796
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LINCOLN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 330 TRAVERSE BAY ROAD, LINCOLN, MI, 48742 |
(989) 569-8177
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CURTIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 4884 BAMFIELD ROAD, GLENNIE, MI, 48737 |
(989) 735-2601
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PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 220 NORTH WASHINGTON, HALE, MI, 48739 |
(989) 728-4086
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WHITTEMORE LIBRARY
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Library | 23.6 mi away | 483 BULLOCK STREET, WHITTEMORE, MI, 48770 |
(989) 756-3186
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at E TAWAS, MI US, located 9.4 miles from Au Sable charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7° | 13.3° | 21.5° | 2.08" | 14.3" |
| February | 32.3° | 12.9° | 22.6° | 1.82" | 12.4" |
| March | 40.8° | 21.0° | 30.9° | 1.90" | 7.2" |
| April | 52.2° | 32.2° | 42.2° | 3.42" | 2.9" |
| May | 64.9° | 43.8° | 54.4° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.2° | 53.3° | 64.2° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.2° | 58.1° | 69.2° | 3.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.8° | 56.7° | 67.8° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 49.1° | 60.4° | 2.92" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.8° | 38.1° | 48.4° | 2.95" | 0.1" |
| November | 45.5° | 29.1° | 37.3° | 2.53" | 2.6" |
| December | 35.0° | 20.5° | 27.8° | 2.07" | 9.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Au Sable CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Oscoda CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| East Tawas city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Tawas City city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Sand Lake CDP | CDP | 14.7 mi | — |
| Harrisville city | City | 19.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2606904300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.