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Au Sable, MI
Census-designated place in Iosco County, Michigan.
Population
1,643
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
782
ZIP codes
0
Au Sable and its ZIP codes
Au Sable at a glance
- Au Sable is about 4.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,431, 42% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,600 (51% below Michigan) and median rent is $915 a month.
Local data for Au Sable, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Au Sable, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,431
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
92.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
52.7
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (366), Irish Americans (192), Polish Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iosco County. PPP loans are for Au Sable.
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,063
7,624 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,230
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $10,135 per person
How people get to work
Au Sable, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Au Sable, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
200
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
183
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Au Sable, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Au Sable
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OscodaCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| East TawasCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Tawas CityCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| HarrisvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Sand LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 14.9 |
| LincolnVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| WhittemoreCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| Lost Lake WoodsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5 |
| TurnerVillage | 29 mi | 1 |
| Hubbard LakeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Au Sable, MI in?
- Au Sable is in Iosco County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Au Sable, MI?
- About 1,643 people live in Au Sable, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Au Sable?
- Nearby places include Oscoda (1.3 mi), East Tawas (11 mi), Tawas City (14 mi), Harrisville (17 mi), Sand Lake (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023