Gogebic County, Michigan
Gogebic County: County in Michigan, United States
About
Gogebic County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,427 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,842 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bessemer. The county was created 138 years ago in 1886.

Quick Facts about Gogebic County
Population : | 13,842 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Michigan (United States) |
Area : | 3824 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 25% |
Land as percent of area : | 75% |
Altitude : | 1,572 feet / 479 meters |
Capital : | Bessemer |
Establishment : | January 01, 1887 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 17:19:24 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -18.68% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Gogebic County is located at 46°29'44"N 89°47'44"W (46.4955200, -89.7955500). It has 5 neighbors: Iron County, Ontonagon County, Ashland County, Iron County and Vilas County.
Gogebic County map
The largest city of Gogebic County is Plymouth with a population of 9,139. Other cities include, Ironwood population 4,814, Yale population 1,861, Wellington population 298 and Wakefield population 291. See all Gogebic County cities & populated places.
Gogebic County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gogebic County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Plymouth | 9,139 | City in Wayne County, in the U. |
Ironwood | 4,814 | City in Michigan, United States |
Yale | 1,861 | City in St. |
Watersmeet | 1,353 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
Bessemer | 1,075 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
Marenisco | 525 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
Wellington | 298 | Human settlement in Gogebic County, Michigan, United States of America |
Wakefield | 291 | City in Gogebic County, Michigan |
- Official Website
Official website of Gogebic County
Gogebic County has 5 neighbours.
- Iron County county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan
- Ontonagon County county in Michigan, United States
- Ashland County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Iron County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Vilas County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Bessemer
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gogebic County decreased by 18.68% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 16,427 | - | census |
2011 | 16,114 | -1.94% | estimation process |
2012 | 16,041 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2013 | 15,908 | -0.84% | estimation process |
2014 | 15,757 | -0.96% | estimation process |
2015 | 15,536 | -1.42% | estimation process |
2016 | 15,340 | -1.28% | estimation process |
2017 | 15,340 | 0% | estimation process |
2018 | 15,116 | -1.48% | estimation process |
2019 | 13,975 | -8.16% | estimation process |
2020 | 13,842 | -0.96% | estimation process |
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County Name | Population | Title |
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Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
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Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
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