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Encyclopedia > Wexford County, Michigan

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. Public domain map courtesy of The General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin, modified to show counties. ... 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. ... A U.S. state is any one of the 50 states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... 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. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. ... Cadillac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County. ... 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. ...

Contents
1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Cities, villages, and townships
4 External links

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,491 km² (576 mi²). 1,465 km² (565 mi²) of it is land and 27 km² (10 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.80% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 30,484 people, 11,824 households, and 8,383 families residing in the county. The population density is 21/km² (54/mi²). There are 14,872 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (26/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.29% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 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. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 11,824 households out of which 33.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% are married couples living together, 10.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% are non-families. 24.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.00. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the county the population is spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.80 males.


The median income for a household in the county is $35,363, and the median income for a family is $39,915. Males have a median income of $31,198 versus $21,733 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,144. 10.30% of the population and 7.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.50% of those under the age of 18 and 8.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Cities, villages, and townships

Cities Villages Unincorporated
Townships

Cadillac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County. ... Manton is a city located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Buckley is a village located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Harrietta is a village located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Mesick is a village located in Wexford County, Michigan in the United States of America. ... Cherry Grove Township is a township in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Boon Township is a township located in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Haring Township is a township located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... South Branch Township is a civil township in Wexford County in the U.S state of Michigan. ... Colfax Township is a civil township in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Sherman is a small unincorporated community in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Springville Township is a civil township in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Antioch Township is a civil township in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Boon Township is a township located in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Cedar Creek Township is a township located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Cherry Grove Township is a township in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Clam Lake Township is a township located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Colfax Township is a civil township in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Greenwood Township is a township located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Hanover Township is a civil township located in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Haring Township is a township located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Henderson Township is a township located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Liberty Township is a township located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Selma Township is a township located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... Slagle Township is a township located in Wexford County, Michigan. ... South Branch Township is a civil township in Wexford County in the U.S state of Michigan. ... Springville Township is a civil township in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Wexford Township is a civil township in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

External links

  • Wexford County (http://www.wexfordcounty.org/)
  • Wexford County Fact Book (http://35.8.121.133/wexford_county/factbook/toc.html)
  • Wexford County Webpage at InfoMi (http://www.infomi.com/county/wexford/)
  • Chapter XVII Wexford County (http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=micounty;cc=micounty;sid=c12af7270938601cae674ee1b9f7dfaa;q1=sherman;q2=wexford;op2=and;op3=and;rgn=full%20text;idno=bac9250.0001.001;view=image;seq=00000442) in A history of northern Michigan and its people by Perry F. Powers ; assisted by H.G. Cutler. Powers, Perry Francis, 1857-1945. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1912. p. 404
  • History of Wexford County, Michigan (http://name.umdl.umich.edu/bad1138), comp. by John H. Wheeler, Logansport, Ind.:B. F. Bowen, 1903.
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Wexford County, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (392 words)
Wexford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan.
In the county the population is spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $35,363, and the median income for a family is $39,915.
Colfax Township, Wexford County, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (463 words)
Colfax Township is a civil township in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
The FIPS place code is 52740 and the elevation is 1370 feet above sea level.
Michigan State Highway 42 traverses the northern part of the township east-west.
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