Ogemaw County, Michigan
Ogemaw County: county in Michigan, United States
About
Ogemaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,699 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,923 inhabitants. Its county seat is West Branch. The county was created 151 years ago in 1874.
County Snapshot
Ogemaw County at a glance
Ogemaw County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Michigan counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Skidway LakePopulation 3,392
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Ogemaw County
| Population | 20,923 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 1488 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.3349,-84.1264 |
| Altitude | 932 feet / 284 meters |
| Capital | West Branch |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 18:21:45 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Ogemaw County is located at 44°20'6"N 84°7'35"W (44.3349400, -84.1264100). It has 4 neighbors: Alcona County, Crawford County, Gladwin County and Oscoda County.
Ogemaw County map
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The largest city of Ogemaw County is Skidway Lake with a population of 3,392. Other cities include, West Branch population 2,525, Edwards population 1,356, Rose City population 632 and Prescott population 253. See all Ogemaw County cities & populated places.
Ogemaw County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ogemaw County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Skidway Lake | 3,392 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| West Branch | 2,525 | City Michigan |
| Edwards | 1,356 | Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Rose City | 632 | Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
| South Branch | 395 | Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan |
| Goodar | 381 | Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan |
| Prescott | 253 | Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Ogemaw County
Official Website- West Branch
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ogemaw County decreased by 3.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,699 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,489 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,358 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,160 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,957 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,877 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,850 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,882 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,882 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,997 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,923 | -0.35% | estimation process |
People born in Ogemaw County (1)
American basketball player Graham Brown was born in Ogemaw County
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