Tuscola County, Michigan

Tuscola County: county in Michigan, United States.

About

Tuscola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,729 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 52,289 inhabitants. Its county seat is Caro. The county was created 186 years ago in 1840.

Tuscola County locator map
Location of Tuscola County on Michigan map.

County Snapshot

Tuscola County at a glance

Tuscola County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

3

These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.

Largest city

Caro

Population 3,993

Quick Facts about Tuscola County

Population 52,289 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Michigan (United States)
Area 2367 km2
Water as percent of area 12%
Land as percent of area 88%
Latitude & Longitude 43.4913,-83.4399
Altitude 741 feet / 226 meters
Capital Caro
Establishment April 01, 1840
Time Zone America/Detroit
Local time 09:26:07 (23rd September 2026)
Density 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.17% (2010-2020)
Weather 45℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Indian Fields park caro image
Indian Fields park caro image

Geography

Tuscola County is located at 43°29'29"N 83°26'24"W (43.4913400, -83.4398700). It has 2 neighbors: Huron County and Lapeer County.

Tuscola County map

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The largest city of Tuscola County is Caro with a population of 3,993. Other cities include, Vassar population 3,909 and Cass City population 2,273. See all Tuscola County cities & populated places.

Tuscola County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tuscola County.

City Name Population Title
Caro 3,993 City in and the county seat of Tuscola County, Michigan, United States
Vassar 3,909 City in Michigan, USA
Cass City 2,273 City in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America

Weather

45°F
Mostly Cloudy
8 mph ENE Overnight

Mostly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. East northeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Tuscola County

Official Website
  • Caro

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Tuscola County decreased by 6.17% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 55,729 - census
2011 55,400 -0.59% estimation process
2012 54,708 -1.25% estimation process
2013 54,216 -0.9% estimation process
2014 53,923 -0.54% estimation process
2015 53,726 -0.37% estimation process
2016 53,276 -0.84% estimation process
2017 52,815 -0.87% estimation process
2018 52,633 -0.34% estimation process
2019 52,245 -0.74% estimation process
2020 52,289 0.08% estimation process
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People born in Tuscola County (1)

American football player (1887-1970) Jay Lee was born in Tuscola County

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