Iosco County, Michigan
Iosco County: County in Michigan, United States
About
Iosco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,887 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,140 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tawas City. The county was created 185 years ago in 1839.

Quick Facts about Iosco County
Population : | 25,140 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Michigan (United States) |
Area : | 4897 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 71% |
Land as percent of area : | 29% |
Altitude : | 784 feet / 239 meters |
Capital : | Tawas City |
Establishment : | January 01, 1840 |
Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
Local time : | 18:24:02 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.97% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Iosco County is located at 44°18'5"N 83°30'50"W (44.3012500, -83.5139500). It has 2 neighbors: Alcona County and Arenac County.
Iosco County map
The largest city of Iosco County is East Tawas with a population of 2,721. Other cities include, Tawas City population 1,783, Whittemore population 375 and Au Sable population 252. See all Iosco County cities & populated places.
Iosco County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iosco County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Long Lake | 9,442 | Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan |
East Tawas | 2,721 | City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America |
Tawas City | 1,783 | City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States |
Oscoda | 903 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
Wilber | 716 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
Sand Lake | 537 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
Alabaster | 460 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
Whittemore | 375 | Human settlement in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America |
Au Sable | 252 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
- Official Website
Official website of Iosco County
Iosco County has 2 neighbours.
- Alcona County county in Michigan, United States
- Arenac County county in Michigan, United States
- Tawas City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Iosco County decreased by 2.97% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 25,887 | - | census |
2011 | 25,598 | -1.13% | estimation process |
2012 | 25,453 | -0.57% | estimation process |
2013 | 25,427 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2014 | 25,431 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2015 | 25,343 | -0.35% | estimation process |
2016 | 25,284 | -0.23% | estimation process |
2017 | 25,128 | -0.62% | estimation process |
2018 | 25,103 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2019 | 25,127 | 0.1% | estimation process |
2020 | 25,140 | 0.05% | estimation process |
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