East Tawas, Michigan
East Tawas: City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America
About
East Tawas is a city located in the county of Iosco in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,808 and a population density of 330 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,721 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about East Tawas
| Population : | 2,721 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Iosco County |
| Postal code : | 48730 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 989 |
| Area : | 8.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 584 feet / 178 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 08:08:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 319 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
East Tawas is located at 44°16'46"N 83°29'25"W (44.2794600, -83.4902500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of East Tawas decreased by 3.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,808 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,781 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,767 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,763 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,764 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,753 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,746 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,727 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,723 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,723 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,721 | -0.07% | estimation process |
People born in East Tawas (1)
American comic book artist J. Scott Campbell was born in East Tawas
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near East Tawas, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWC | Tawas City, MI | 1020 West Lake Street | BUS |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
| ALM | Alpena, MI | 2060 Michigan Highway 32 West | BUS |
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
Post offices near East Tawas
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Tawa Post Office | East Tawas (MI) | 48730 |
Other cities in Iosco County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iosco County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | 9,442 | Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan |
| Tawas City | 1,783 | City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States |
| Oscoda | 903 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
| Wilber | 716 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
| Sand Lake | 537 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Alabaster | 460 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
| Whittemore | 375 | Human settlement in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Au Sable | 252 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
East Tawas distances to largest Michigan cities
