Gogebic County, Michigan
Gogebic County: county in Michigan, United States
About
Gogebic County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,427 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,842 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bessemer. The county was created 139 years ago in 1886.
County Snapshot
Gogebic County at a glance
Gogebic 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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Michigan counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
PlymouthPopulation 9,139
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Quick Facts about Gogebic County
| Population | 13,842 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 3824 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 25% |
| Land as percent of area | 75% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.4955,-89.7956 |
| Altitude | 1,572 feet / 479 meters |
| Capital | Bessemer |
| Establishment | January 01, 1887 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:51:02 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -18.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Gogebic County is located at 46°29'44"N 89°47'44"W (46.4955200, -89.7955500). It has 5 neighbors: Iron County, Ontonagon County, Ashland County, Iron County and Vilas County.
Gogebic County map
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The largest city of Gogebic County is Plymouth with a population of 9,139. Other cities include, Ironwood population 4,814, Yale population 1,861, Wellington population 298 and Wakefield population 291. See all Gogebic County cities & populated places.
Gogebic County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gogebic County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 9,139 | City in Wayne County, in the U. |
| Ironwood | 4,814 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Yale | 1,861 | City in St. |
| Watersmeet | 1,353 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
| Bessemer | 1,075 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
| Marenisco | 525 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
| Wellington | 298 | Human settlement in Gogebic County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Wakefield | 291 | City in Gogebic County, Michigan |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Gogebic County
Official Website- Bessemer
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gogebic County decreased by 18.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,427 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,114 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,041 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,908 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,757 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,536 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,340 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,340 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,116 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,975 | -8.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,842 | -0.96% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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