Port Austin, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Port Austin, Michigan
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Looking south along the terminus of M-53 with the concurrency of M-25
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Location within Huron County
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 Port Austin, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Township | Port Austin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 622 |
| • Density | 630.19/sq mi (243.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48467
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-65680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0635259 |
Port Austin is a small village located in Huron County, in the state of Michigan. It sits right at the very tip of what people call "the Thumb" of Michigan. This area is known for its beautiful shoreline along Lake Huron. In 2020, about 622 people lived in Port Austin. It is a part of Port Austin Township.
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Exploring Port Austin's Geography
Port Austin covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit being water.
Natural Wonders and Parks
The village is famous for its unique rock formation called Turnip Rock. This cool rock can be found northeast of the town, near Point Aux Barques. Another great spot nearby is Port Crescent State Park. It has some of Michigan's most beautiful sandy beaches, perfect for swimming and relaxing.
Port Austin's Population History
The number of people living in Port Austin has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| 1880 | 757 | — | |
| 1890 | 571 | −24.6% | |
| 1900 | 507 | −11.2% | |
| 1910 | 533 | 5.1% | |
| 1920 | 410 | −23.1% | |
| 1930 | 503 | 22.7% | |
| 1940 | 517 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 724 | 40.0% | |
| 1960 | 706 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 883 | 25.1% | |
| 1980 | 839 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 815 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 737 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 664 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 622 | −6.3% | |
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Who Lives in Port Austin?
According to the 2010 census, there were 664 people living in Port Austin. These people lived in 338 different homes. About half of these homes were families. The average age of people in the village was around 55 years old. Many residents were 65 or older.
Famous People from Port Austin
Some interesting people have connections to Port Austin:
- V. Floyd Campbell: He was an illustrator and caricaturist, known for drawing funny pictures. He was born in Port Austin.
- Napoleon Chagnon: An anthropologist, which is someone who studies human societies and cultures. He was also born in Port Austin.
- William Lyon Phelps: A professor from Yale University and a writer. He spent his summers in Port Austin and later moved there permanently.
See also
In Spanish: Port Austin para niños
