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Encyclopedia > Osceola County, Michigan
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Osceola County is a Originally, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count (in Great Britain, an earl, though the original earldoms covered larger areas) by reason of that office. The term has since tended to represent a tertiary geographical unit of administration intermediate between the larger, secondary state or province... county located in the A U.S. state is any one of the 50 states which have membership of the federation known as the United States of America (USA or U.S.). The separate state governments and the U.S. federal government share sovereignty. The United States Constitution allocates power between the two levels... state of State nickname: Wolverine State or Great Lakes State Other U.S. States Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Governor Jennifer Granholm Official languages English Area 250,941 km² (11th)  - Land 147,255 km²  - Water 103,687 km² (41.3%) Population ( 2000)  - Population 9... Michigan. As of 2000 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE55Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE60Fixes.css; /**/ 2000 From Wikipedia 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. Popular culture also holds the year 2000 as the first year of the 21st century and the 3rd... 2000, the population is 23,197. Its A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. It is often, but not always, an incorporated municipality. County-wide politics and government are conducted here. The county courthouse and county administration are usually located in the county seat. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the... county seat is Reed City is a city located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,430. It is the county seat of Osceola County6. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.1 km... Reed City Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. These sources are cited within the thousands of articles which link to this page. 1 The United States Census... 6.


Geography

According to the The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is defined in the Constitution of the United States, which directs that the population be enumerated at least once every ten years (through the U.S. Census), and... U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,484 Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. It is one of the SI derived units. 1 km² is equal to: the area of a square measuring 1 kilometre on each side 1 000 000 m2 100 hectares 0.386 102 square miles... km² (573 This article is about the unit of measure. In England, the Square Mile is a traditional name for the City of London. A square mile (symbol sq. mile or mi²) is an imperial unit which is the area of a square whose side is one mile (or 5,280 feet... mi²). 1,466 km² (566 mi²) of it is land and 18 km² (7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.24% water.


Demographics

As of the A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). It can be contrasted with sampling in which information is only obtained from a subset of a population. As such it is a method used for accumulating statistical data, and it... census Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. These sources are cited within the thousands of articles which link to this page. 1 The United States Census... 2 of 2000 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE55Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE60Fixes.css; /**/ 2000 From Wikipedia 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. Popular culture also holds the year 2000 as the first year of the 21st century and the 3rd... 2000, there are 23,197 people, 8,861 households, and 6,415 families residing in the county. The Population density can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. However it is most frequently applied to living organisms, humans in particular. Population density is usually expressed in terms of items or organisms per unit area. Definitions of population density Population density, according to the definition above, depends... population density is 16/km² (41/mi²). There are 12,853 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (23/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.51% The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity... White, 0.35% The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity... Black or The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity... African American, 0.50% The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity... Native American, 0.22% The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity... Asian, 0.02% The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity... Pacific Islander, 0.20% from The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity... other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population are The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity... Hispanic or The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. These definitions have and may change between each census. The racial categories are officially described as follows:¹ The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity... Latino of any race.


There are 8,861 households out of which 32.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% are Marriage is a relationship that plays a key role in the definition of many families. Precise definitions vary historically and between and within cultures, but it has been an important concept as a socially sanctioned bond between people who (usually) are in a sexual relationship. Globally, societies that sanction polygyny... married couples living together, 9.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% are non-families. 22.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.01.


In the county the population is spread out with 27.10% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 97.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.70 males.


The median income for a household in the county is $34,102, and the median income for a family is $39,205. Males have a median income of $29,837 versus $22,278 for females. The The per capita income for an area may be defined as the total personal income in an area, divided by the number of people in that area. Per capita income as a measure of wealth Per capita income is often used as a measure of the wealth of the population... per capita income for the county is $15,632. 12.70% of the population and 9.50% of families are below the The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. People who have an income below the poverty line have no discretionary disposable income, by definition. The actual monetary value of the poverty line differs from place to... poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.90% of those under the age of 18 and 10.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


Cities, villages, and townships

  • Burdell Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,241. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 97.3 km² (37.6 mi²). 96.8 km² (37.4... Burdell Township
  • Cedar Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 406. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90.8 km² (35.0 mi²). 89.4 km² (34.5 mi... Cedar Township
  • Evart Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,513. The city of Evart is located on the northern edge of the township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total... Evart Township
  • Evart is a city located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,738. The city lies on the northern edge of Evart Township and is partially within neighboring Osceola Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city... Evart, village
  • Hartwick Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 629. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.8 km² (35.5 mi²). 90.6 km² (35.0 mi... Hartwick Township
  • Hersey Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,846. The village of Hersey is located within the township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.9... Hersey Township
  • Hersey is a village located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 374. The village is located within Hersey Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi... Hersey, village
  • Highland Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,207. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 96.8 km² (37.4 mi²). 96.7 km² (37.3... Highland Township
  • Le Roy Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,159. The village of Le Roy is located within the township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of... Le Roy Township
  • Le Roy is a village located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 267. The village is located within Le Roy Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.5 km² (1... Le Roy, village
  • Lincoln Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,629. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.8 km² (35.5 mi²). 90.9 km² (35.1... Lincoln Township
  • There are other Marion Townships in Michigan. Marion Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,580. The village of Marion is located within the township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township... Marion Township
  • Marion is a village located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 836. The village is located within Marion Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi... Marion, village
  • Middle Branch Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 858. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.0 km² (35.5 mi²). 92.0 km² (35.5... Middle Branch Township
  • Orient Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 803. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.8 km² (35.4 mi²). 90.2 km² (34.8 mi... Orient Township
  • Osceola Township
  • Reed City is a city located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,430. It is the county seat of Osceola County6. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.1 km... Reed City, city
  • Richmond Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,695. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 85.8 km² (33.1 mi²). 85.7 km² (33.1... Richmond Township
  • Rose Lake Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,231. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90.3 km² (34.9 mi²). 87.0 km² (33... Rose Lake Township
  • Sherman Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,081. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 96.6 km² (37.3 mi²). 96.0 km² (37.0... Sherman Township
  • Sylvan Township is a township located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,033. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.2 km² (35.2 mi²). 89.4 km² (34.5... Sylvan Township
  • Tustin is a village located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 237. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of... Tustin, village
Regions of State nickname: Wolverine State or Great Lakes State Other U.S. States Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Governor Jennifer Granholm Official languages English Area 250,941 km² (11th)  - Land 147,255 km²  - Water 103,687 km² (41.3%) Population ( 2000)  - Population 9... Michigan File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download the file or see the image uploaded on that date. (del) (cur) 20:59, 10 Oct 2004 . . Dcoetzee (11285 bytes) (Decreased filesize) (del) (rev) 21...
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Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,158 km² (1,992 mi²). 3,030 km² (1,170... Delta | Dickinson County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 27,472. Its county seat is Iron Mountain6. Dickinson is Michigans newest county, formed in 1896 from parts of Marquette, Menominee, and Iron counties. It was named for Don M. Dickinson, U... Dickinson | Eaton County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 103,655. Its county seat is Charlotte6. Eaton County was named for John Eaton, who was Secretary of War under U.S. President Andrew Jackson. It was organized in 1837. Geography According to... Eaton | Emmet County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 31,437. Its county seat is Petoskey6. The county was formed April 1, 1840 from Mackinac County. It was first named Tonedagana County and renamed Emmet County on March 8, 1843. Emmet County... Emmet | Genesee County is a county located in the state of Michigan. Its county seat is Flint6. It was established in 1837 and named after Genesee County, New York by settlers from New York. Many local place names in the county are also from New York and Pennsylvania, reflecting the pattern... Genesee | Gladwin County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 26,023. Its county seat is Gladwin6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,338 km² (516 mi²). 1,313 km² (507 mi²) of... Gladwin | Gogebic County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 17,370. Its county seat is Bessemer6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,824 km² (1,476 mi²). 2,854 km² (1,102... Gogebic | Grand Traverse County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 77,654. Its county seat is Traverse City6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,557 km² (601 mi²). 1,205 km² (465... Grand Traverse | Gratiot County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 42,285. Its county seat is Ithaca6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,480 km² (572 mi²). 1,477 km² (570 mi²) of... Gratiot | Hillsdale County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 46,527. Its county seat is Hillsdale6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,572 km² (607 mi²). 1,551 km² (599 mi²) of... Hillsdale | Houghton County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 36,016. Its county seat is Houghton6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,889 km² (1,502 mi²). 2,620 km² (1,012... Houghton | Huron County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 36,079. Its county seat is Bad Axe6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,533 km² (2,136 mi²). 2,167 km² (837... Huron | Ingham County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 279,320. Its county seat is Mason6. Lansing, the state capitol of Michigan, is also within the county. Ingham County was set off by an act of the Michigan Territorial Legislature on October... Ingham | Ionia County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 61,518. Its county seat is Ionia6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,503 km² (580 mi²). 1,485 km² (573 mi²) of... Ionia | Iosco County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 27,339. Its county seat is Tawas City6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,897 km² (1,891 mi²). 1,422 km² (549... Iosco | Iron County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 13,138. Its county seat is Crystal Falls6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,137 km² (1,211 mi²). 3,021 km² (1... Iron | Isabella County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 63,351. Its county seat is Mt. Pleasant6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,496 km² (578 mi²). 1,487 km² (574 mi... Isabella | Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 158,422. Its county seat is Jackson6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,875 km² (724 mi²). 1,830 km² (707... Jackson | Kalamazoo County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 238,603. Its county seat is Kalamazoo6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,503 km² (580 mi²). 1,455 km² (562 mi²) of... Kalamazoo | Kalkaska County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 16,571. Its county seat is Kalkaska6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,478 km² (571 mi²). 1,453 km² (561 mi²) of... Kalkaska | Kent County is a county located in Michigan, United States. As of 2000, the population is 574,335. Its county seat is Grand Rapids. It is named for New York jurist and legal scholar James Kent, who represented Michigan Territory during the Toledo Strip dispute. According to the U.S... Kent | Keweenaw County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 2,301. Its county seat is Eagle River6. Isle Royale is a part of the county. The Keweenaw Liberty Library is an online library containing links to legal documents and public records it... Keweenaw | Lake County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 11,333. Its county seat is Baldwin6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,488 km² (575 mi²). 1,470 km² (567 mi²) of... Lake | Lapeer County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 87,904. Its county seat is Lapeer6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,717 km² (663 mi²). 1,694 km² (654 mi²) of... Lapeer | Leelanau County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 21,119. Its county seat currently is Leland Township6. However, on August 3, 2004, county voters approved a proposal to move the county seat to Suttons Bay Township, closer to the countys... Leelanau | Lenawee County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2003, the population estimate is 100,786. Its county seat is Adrian6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,972 km² (761 mi²). 1,944 km² (750 mi... Lenawee | Livingston County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 156,951. Its county seat is Howell6. The county is named for Edward Livingston. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,516 km² (585... Livingston | Luce County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 7,024. Its county seat is Newberry6. In 2002, Newberry was designated as the moose capital of Michigan by the State Legislature. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has... Luce | Mackinac County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 11,943. Its county seat is St. Ignace6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,440 km² (2,101 mi²). 2,646 km² (1... Mackinac | Macomb County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 788,149. Its county seat is Mt. Clemens6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,476 km² (570 mi²). 1,244 km² (480 mi... Macomb | Manistee County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 24,527. Its county seat is Manistee6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,317 km² (1,281 mi²). 1,408 km² (544 mi... Manistee | Marquette County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 64,634. Its county seat is Marquette6. Geography The Huron Mountains are located within the county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 8,871 km... Marquette | Mason County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 28,274. Its county seat is Ludington6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,216 km² (1,242 mi²). 1,282 km² (495 mi... Mason | Mecosta County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 40,553. Its county seat is Big Rapids6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,479 km² (571 mi²). 1,439 km² (556 mi... Mecosta | Menominee County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 25,326. Its county seat is Menominee6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,465 km² (1,338 mi²). 2,703 km² (1,044... Menominee | Midland County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 82,874. Its county seat is Midland6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,367 km² (528 mi²). 1,350 km² (521 mi²) of... Midland | Missaukee County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 14,478. Its county seat is Lake City6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,486 km² (574 mi²). 1,468 km² (567 mi... Missaukee | Monroe County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 145,945. Its county seat is Monroe6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,761 km² (680 mi²). 1,427 km² (551 mi²) of... Monroe | Montcalm County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 61,266. Its county seat is Stanton6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,867 km² (721 mi²). 1,834 km² (708 mi²) of... Montcalm | Montmorency County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 10,315. Its county seat is Atlanta6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,457 km² (562 mi²). 1,418 km² (548 mi²) of... Montmorency | Muskegon County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 170,200. Its county seat is Muskegon6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,780 km² (1,459 mi²). 1,319 km² (509 mi... Muskegon | Newaygo County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 47,874. Its county seat is White Cloud6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,231 km² (861 mi²). 2,182 km² (842 mi... Newaygo | Oakland County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 1,194,156. Its county seat is Pontiac6. Most of the county is considered to be a part of the Metro Detroit area. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county... Oakland | Oceana County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 26,873. Its county seat is Hart6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,384 km² (1,307 mi²). 1,400 km² (540 mi... Oceana | Ogemaw County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 21,645. Its county seat is West Branch6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,488 km² (575 mi²). 1,462 km² (564 mi... Ogemaw | Ontonagon County is a county of the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 7,818. Its county seat is Ontonagon6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 9,690 km² (3,741 mi²). 3,397 km² (1,312 mi... Ontonagon | Osceola | Oscoda | Otsego | Ottawa | Presque Isle County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 14,411. Its county seat is Rogers City6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,663 km² (2,573 mi²). 1,710 km... Presque Isle | Roscommon County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 25,469. Its county seat is Roscommon6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,502 km² (580 mi²). 1,350 km² (521 mi²) of... Roscommon | Saginaw County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 210,039. Its county seat is Saginaw6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,113 km² (816 mi²). 2,095 km² (809 mi²) of... Saginaw | Sanilac County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 44,547. Its county seat is Sandusky6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,119 km² (1,590 mi²). 2,496 km² (964 mi... Sanilac | Rural road in Schoolcraft County Schoolcraft County is a county located in the Upper Peninsula of the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 8,903. Its county seat is Manistique6, along the northern shore of Lake Michigan. The county is named in honor of Henry Schoolcraft, who... Schoolcraft | Shiawassee County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 71,687. Its county seat is Corunna6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,400 km² (541 mi²). 1,395 km² (539 mi²) of... Schiawassee | St. Clair County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 164,235. Its county seat is Port Huron6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,167 km² (837 mi²). 1,876 km² (724... St. Clair | St. Joseph County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 62,422. Its county seat is Centreville6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,350 km² (521 mi²). 1,305 km² (504 mi... St. Joseph | Tuscola County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 58,266. Its county seat is Caro6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,367 km² (914 mi²). 2,104 km² (812 mi²) of... Tuscola | Van Buren County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 76,263. Its county seat is Paw Paw6. It was named for Martin Van Buren, before he became president. Much of the county is farmland dotted with small towns. Areas near Kalamazoo... Van Buren | Washtenaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 322,895. Its county seat is Ann Arbor6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,871 km² (723 mi²). 1,839 km... Washtenaw | Wayne County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 2,061,162. Its county seat is Detroit6. History Wayne County was one of the original counties formed when the Northwest Territory was organized. It was named for the American general Mad Anthony... Wayne | Wexford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 30,484. Its county seat is Cadillac6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,491 km² (576 mi²). 1,465 km² (565... Wexford

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Osceola County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.10% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older.
The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services.
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