Ontonagon County, Michigan
Ontonagon County: county in Michigan, United States
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Ontonagon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,780 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,656 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ontonagon. The county was created 183 years ago in 1843.
County Snapshot
Ontonagon County at a glance
Ontonagon County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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OntonagonPopulation 1,234
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Quick Facts about Ontonagon County
| Population | 5,656 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 9690 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 65% |
| Land as percent of area | 35% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.7775,-89.3051 |
| Named for | Ontonagon River |
| Altitude | 1,414 feet / 431 meters |
| Capital | Ontonagon |
| Establishment | March 09, 1843 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 18:15:15 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -19.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ontonagon County is located at 46°46'39"N 89°18'18"W (46.7774900, -89.3051100). It has 6 neighbors: Gogebic County, Houghton County, Iron County, Keweenaw County, Cook County and Ashland County.
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The largest city of Ontonagon County is Ontonagon with a population of 1,234. Other cities include and Bergland population 393. See all Ontonagon County cities & populated places.
Ontonagon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ontonagon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ontonagon | 1,234 | Village in Michigan |
| Green | 1,182 | Civil township in Alpena County, Michigan |
| Greenland | 644 | Township in Ontonagon County, Michigan |
| Bergland | 393 | Human settlement in Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Rockland | 189 | Civil township in Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States |
| Matchwood | 77 | Township in Ontonagon County, Michigan |
Official website of Ontonagon County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ontonagon County decreased by 19.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,780 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,628 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,413 | -3.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,321 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,192 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,037 | -2.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,939 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,889 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,801 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,720 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,656 | -1.13% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
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