Michigan

Tuscola

53,323

2020 population

1850

first census record

census records

About Tuscola

Tuscola, Michigan, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 291. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 53,323.

Its recorded population peaked at 58,266 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 8 percent.

On the ground today, 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	53,323
2010	55,729
2000	58,266
1990	55,498
1980	56,961
1970	48,603
1960	43,305
1950	38,258
1940	35,694
1930	32,934
1920	33,320
1910	34,913
1900	35,890
1890	32,508
1880	25,738
1870	13,714
1860	4,886
1850	291

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Tuscola

National Register of Historic Places listings in Tuscola, Michigan.

First Presbyterian Church

Cass City

North, Townsend, House

Vassar

Hotel Montague

Caro

Millington Bank Building

Millington

Hart, Jr., Lovira and Esther Maria Parker, Farm

Tuscola

Tuscola County Courthouse

Caro

McKinley School

Vassar

Trinity Episcopal Church

Caro

Smith House

Vassar

Watrous General Store

Watrousville

Randall House

Mayville

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Frequently asked about Tuscola

When does Tuscola first appear in the US census?

Tuscola, Michigan first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 291.

What is the population of Tuscola?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Tuscola had a recorded population of 53,323.

When did Tuscola's population peak?

Tuscola's recorded population peaked at 58,266 in 2000.

How many historic places are in Tuscola?

14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tuscola, Michigan.

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