Antrim County, Michigan
Antrim County: county in Michigan, United States
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Antrim County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,580 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,449 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bellaire. The county was created 186 years ago in 1839.
County Snapshot
Antrim County at a glance
Antrim County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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AntrimPopulation 2,087
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Quick Facts about Antrim County
| Population | 23,449 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 1559 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 21% |
| Land as percent of area | 79% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0074,-85.1758 |
| Named for | County Antrim |
| Altitude | 774 feet / 236 meters |
| Capital | Bellaire |
| Establishment | January 01, 1840 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 06:14:26 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Antrim County is located at 45°0'27"N 85°10'33"W (45.0073700, -85.1757900). It has 5 neighbors: Charlevoix County, Grand Traverse County, Kalkaska County, Leelanau County and Otsego County.
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The largest city of Antrim County is Elk Rapids with a population of 1,626. Other cities include, Mancelona population 1,375, Central Lake population 1,238, Bellaire population 1,068 and Ellsworth population 347. See all Antrim County cities & populated places.
Antrim County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Antrim County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Antrim | 2,087 | Township of Michigan |
| Torch Lake | 1,806 | Township in Antrim County, Michigan |
| Elk Rapids | 1,626 | City in Antrim County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Mancelona | 1,375 | Village in Antrim County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Central Lake | 1,238 | City in Antrim County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Bellaire | 1,068 | County seat of Antrim County, Michigan, United States |
| Chestonia | 514 | Township in Antrim County, Michigan |
| Ellsworth | 347 | Village in Michigan |
Official website of Antrim County
Official Website- Bellaire
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Antrim County decreased by 0.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,580 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,320 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,245 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,123 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,147 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,035 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,079 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,270 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,323 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,324 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,449 | 0.53% | estimation process |
People born in Antrim County (1)
author and water polo player Rex Beach was born in Antrim County
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