Arenac County, Michigan

Arenac County: County in Michigan, United States

About

Arenac County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,899 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,953 inhabitants. Its county seat is Standish. The county was created 142 years ago in 1882.

Arenac County locator map
Location of Arenac County on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Arenac County

Population : 14,953 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
Area : 1763 km2
Water as percent of area : 47%
Land as percent of area : 53%
Altitude : 663 feet / 202 meters
Capital : Standish
Establishment : January 01, 1883
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 21:16:22 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.33% (2010-2020)
Michigan Central Railroad Depot - Standish Michigan image
Michigan Central Railroad Depot - Standish Michigan
Michigan Central Railroad Depot - Standish Michigan image
Michigan Central Railroad Depot - Standish Michigan image

Geography

Arenac County is located at 44°2'34"N 83°44'50"W (44.0428900, -83.7472500). It has 2 neighbors: Bay County and Iosco County.

Arenac County map

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The largest city of Arenac County is Maple Ridge with a population of 740. Other cities include, Sterling population 498, Omer population 288, Twining population 168 and Turner population 102. See all Arenac County cities & populated places.

Arenac County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Arenac County.

City Name Population Title
Worth 3,597 Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Pine River 2,197 Township in Arenac County, Michigan
Standish 1,794 Township in Arenac County, Michigan
Au Gres 885 Township in Arenac County, Michigan
Arenac 844 Township in Arenac County, Michigan
Maple Ridge 740 Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
Sterling 498 Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America
Omer 288 City in Arenac County, Michigan, United States
Twining 168 Settlement in Michigan, USA
Turner 102 Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America

Arenac County has 2 neighbours.

  • Standish

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Arenac County decreased by 6.33% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 15,899 - census
2011 15,634 -1.7% estimation process
2012 15,502 -0.85% estimation process
2013 15,413 -0.58% estimation process
2014 15,319 -0.61% estimation process
2015 15,307 -0.08% estimation process
2016 15,138 -1.12% estimation process
2017 15,014 -0.83% estimation process
2018 15,008 -0.04% estimation process
2019 14,883 -0.84% estimation process
2020 14,953 0.47% estimation process

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