Port Austin Township, MI is a small community located in Huron County, on the eastern shore of Lake Huron. With a population of 1,347 and a population density of 81 people per square mile, it is a quiet and comfortable place to live. The township provides residents with plenty of year-round outdoor activities, including hiking and biking trails at Port Crescent State Park, kayaking and fishing on the nearby lake, and hunting. Local businesses range from cafes to retail stores such as Bullrush Boutique & Gifts and historic landmarks like the Port Austin Farmers Market. There are also several organizations active in Port Austin Township such as the Port Austin Area Historical Society which organizes events throughout the year. In addition to these activities, people can also enjoy local sporting events at local schools and parks.
The population in Port Austin township is 1,347. There are 83 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Port Austin township is 60.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Port Austin township is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Port Austin township
- 45.9% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 13.0% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Port Austin township
- 97.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander