Dickinson County, Michigan
Dickinson County: county in northwestern Iowa, United States
About
Dickinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,168 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,112 inhabitants. Its county seat is Spirit Lake. The county was created 169 years ago in 1856.
County Snapshot
Dickinson County at a glance
Dickinson 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
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Michigan counties
83
Open related pagesLargest city
Iron MountainPopulation 7,268
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Dickinson County
| Population | 25,112 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Different from | Dickenson County, Dickinson County, Dickson County, Dickinson County |
| Area | 987 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.0094,-87.8702 |
| Named for | Daniel S. Dickinson |
| Altitude | 1,283 feet / 391 meters |
| Capital | Spirit Lake |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 |
| Time Zone | America/Menominee |
| Local time | 00:07:43 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 37℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dickinson County is located at 46°0'34"N 87°52'13"W (46.0093500, -87.8702100). It has 3 neighbors: Clay County, Osceola County and Jackson County.
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The largest city of Dickinson County is Iron Mountain with a population of 7,268. Other cities include, Kingsford population 4,923 and Norway population 1,438. See all Dickinson County cities & populated places.
Dickinson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickinson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Mountain | 7,268 | City in Dickinson County, Michigan, USA |
| Kingsford | 4,923 | City in Dickinson County in the U. |
| Golden | 1,768 | Township in Oceana County, Michigan |
| Norway | 1,438 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Quinnesec | 1,191 | Census-designated place in Dickinson County, Michigan |
| Sagola | 1,074 | Township in Dickinson County, Michigan |
| Waucedah | 774 | Township in Dickinson County, Michigan |
| Felch | 726 | Township in Dickinson County, Michigan |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Dickinson County
Official Website- Spirit Lake
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dickinson County decreased by 4.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,168 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,068 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,172 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,015 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,898 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,661 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,499 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,424 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,371 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,239 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,112 | -0.51% | estimation process |
People born in Dickinson County (1)
American bishop Ralph Edward Dodge was born in Dickinson County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Dickinson County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 18,266 people.
- Dickinson County, Iowa county in northwestern Iowa, United States with a population of 17,549 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
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| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |