Ontonagon County, Michigan
Ontonagon County: County in Michigan, United States
About
Ontonagon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,780 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,656 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ontonagon. The county was created 181 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Ontonagon County
| Population : | 5,656 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| Area : | 9690 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 65% |
| Land as percent of area : | 35% |
| Named for : | Ontonagon River |
| Altitude : | 1,414 feet / 431 meters |
| Capital : | Ontonagon |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 21:15:43 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -19.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ontonagon County is located at 46°46'39"N 89°18'18"W (46.7774900, -89.3051100). It has 6 neighbors: Gogebic County, Houghton County, Iron County, Keweenaw County, Cook County and Ashland County.
Ontonagon County map
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The largest city of Ontonagon County is Bergland with a population of 393. . See all Ontonagon County cities & populated places.
Ontonagon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ontonagon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ontonagon | 1,234 | Village in Michigan |
| Green | 1,182 | Civil township in Alpena County, Michigan |
| Greenland | 644 | Township in Ontonagon County, Michigan |
| Bergland | 393 | Human settlement in Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Rockland | 189 | Civil township in Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States |
| Matchwood | 77 | Township in Ontonagon County, Michigan |
- Official Website
Official website of Ontonagon County
Ontonagon County has 6 neighbours.
- Gogebic County county in Michigan, United States
- Houghton County county in Michigan, United States
- Iron County county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan
- Keweenaw County county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan
- Cook County county in Minnesota, United States
- Ashland County county in Wisconsin, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ontonagon County decreased by 19.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,780 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,628 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,413 | -3.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,321 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,192 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,037 | -2.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,939 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,889 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,801 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,720 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,656 | -1.13% | estimation process |
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| 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 |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
