Arenac County, Michigan
Arenac County: county in Michigan, United States
About
Arenac County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,899 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,953 inhabitants. Its county seat is Standish. The county was created 143 years ago in 1882.
County Snapshot
Arenac County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
10
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Quick Facts about Arenac County
| Population | 14,953 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 1763 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 47% |
| Land as percent of area | 53% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0429,-83.7473 |
| Altitude | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital | Standish |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 11:05:30 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 32℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Arenac County is located at 44°2'34"N 83°44'50"W (44.0428900, -83.7472500). It has 2 neighbors: Bay County and Iosco County.
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The largest city of Arenac County is Maple Ridge with a population of 740. Other cities include, Sterling population 498, Omer population 288, Twining population 168 and Turner population 102. See all Arenac County cities & populated places.
Arenac County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Arenac County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worth | 3,597 | Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan. |
| Pine River | 2,197 | Township in Arenac County, Michigan |
| Standish | 1,794 | Township in Arenac County, Michigan |
| Au Gres | 885 | Township in Arenac County, Michigan |
| Arenac | 844 | Township in Arenac County, Michigan |
| Maple Ridge | 740 | Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America |
| Sterling | 498 | Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Omer | 288 | City in Arenac County, Michigan, United States |
| Twining | 168 | Settlement in Michigan, USA |
| Turner | 102 | Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America |
Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. West wind around 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Arenac County
Official Website- Standish
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Arenac County decreased by 6.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,899 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,634 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,502 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,413 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,319 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,307 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,138 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,014 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,008 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,883 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,953 | 0.47% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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