Ottawa County, Michigan

Ottawa County: County in Michigan, United States

About

Ottawa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 263,801 and a population density of 62 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 294,635 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grand Haven. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836.

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

Quick Facts about Ottawa County

Population : 294,635 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
Different from : Ottawa County, Ottawa County, Ottawa County
Twitter username : miottawa
Area : 4227 km2
Water as percent of area : 65%
Land as percent of area : 35%
Named for : Odawa people
Altitude : 636 feet / 194 meters
Capital : Grand Haven
Establishment : January 01, 1837
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 12:01:31 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 70 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.47% (2010-2020)
Holland Harbor Light 'Big Red' - Holland Michigan image
Holland Harbor Light 'Big Red' - Holland Michigan
Holland Harbor Light 'Big Red' - Holland Michigan image
Holland Harbor Light 'Big Red' - Holland Michigan image

Geography

Ottawa County is located at 43°0'10"N 86°10'46"W (43.0026400, -86.1795000). It has 5 neighbors: Allegan County, Kent County, Muskegon County, Milwaukee County and Racine County.

Ottawa County map

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The largest city of Ottawa County is Grand Haven with a population of 11,040. Other cities include, Hudsonville population 7,391, Allendale population 6,505, Coopersville population 4,393 and Ferrysburg population 3,022. See all Ottawa County cities & populated places.

Ottawa County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Jenison 16,538 Census designated place in Ottaway County, Michigan
Grand Haven 11,040 City in Michigan
Hudsonville 7,391 City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States
Robinson 6,539 Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Allendale 6,505 Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Zeeland 5,522 Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Port Sheldon 4,798 Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Coopersville 4,393 City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
Ferrysburg 3,022 City in Michigan
Beechwood 3,015 Unincorporated community in Michigan
Spring Lake 2,504 Village in Ottawa County, Michigan
Wright 1,608 Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Reno 582 Township in Iosco County, Michigan

Ottawa County has 5 neighbours.

  • Grand Haven

Demographics

The population of Ottawa County increased by 10.47% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 263,801 - census
2011 266,929 1.17% estimation process
2012 270,873 1.46% estimation process
2013 274,385 1.28% estimation process
2014 277,864 1.25% estimation process
2015 280,859 1.07% estimation process
2016 283,712 1.01% estimation process
2017 286,581 1% estimation process
2018 289,808 1.11% estimation process
2019 291,830 0.69% estimation process
2020 294,635 0.95% estimation process

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