Cities & Towns in Mecosta County, MI

Mecosta County, county in Michigan, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,907 inhabitants. The county was created 184 years ago in 1840. Its county seat is Big Rapids.

There are 7 city/town in Mecosta County, MI. The largest city of Mecosta County is Big Rapids with a population of 10,408. Other cities include, Canadian Lakes population 2,756, Morley population 495, Mecosta population 459, Paris population 440

Big Rapids
Big Rapids

Big Rapids, City in the U.

Canadian Lakes
Canadian Lakes

Canadian Lakes, Unincorporated community in Michigan

Morley

Morley, Village in Michigan, United States

Mecosta County is located in central Michigan. Some of the notable cities and towns in Mecosta County include:

Big Rapids - Big Rapids is the county seat and largest city in Mecosta County. It had a population of 10,601 as of 2020. Big Rapids was founded along the Muskegon River in 1855. Key sites include the Big Rapids City Hall, Big Rapids Public Library, and the historic Mitchell Creek Inn.

Stanwood - Stanwood is a small village located northeast of Big Rapids. It had a population of 311 as of 2020. Stanwood hosts the annual Wheatland Music Festival each summer.

Morley - Morley is a village located southeast of Big Rapids. It had a population of 563 as of 2020. Morley was first settled in 1855. The Morley Stanwood Museum contains historic exhibits.

Mecosta - Mecosta is a small unincorporated community located along the Muskegon River near Big Rapids. It was the original county seat.

Paris - Paris is an unincorporated community south of Big Rapids settled by lumber workers. The village hosts an annual Blueberry Festival in August.

In summary, Mecosta County is a rural county focused around the larger city of Big Rapids along with several smaller villages that developed as lumber towns in the 19th century.

All Mecosta County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mecosta County.

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City Name Title Population
Barryton Human settlement in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America 357
Big Rapids City in the U. 10,408
Canadian Lakes Unincorporated community in Michigan 2,756
Mecosta Township in Mecosta County, Michigan 459
Morley Village in Michigan, United States 495
Paris Township in Mecosta County, Michigan 440
Stanwood Human settlement in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America 213
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