Roscommon County, Michigan
Roscommon County: county in Michigan, United States
About
Roscommon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,449 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,986 inhabitants. Its county seat is Roscommon. The county was created 186 years ago in 1839.
County Snapshot
Roscommon County at a glance
Roscommon County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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
Houghton LakePopulation 3,427
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Roscommon County
| Population | 23,986 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Different from | County Roscommon |
| Twitter username | roscocounty |
| Area | 1502 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 10% |
| Land as percent of area | 90% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.3356,-84.6116 |
| Named for | County Roscommon |
| Altitude | 1,158 feet / 353 meters |
| Capital | Roscommon |
| Establishment | January 01, 1840 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 03:18:24 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Roscommon County is located at 44°20'8"N 84°36'42"W (44.3356100, -84.6116000). It has 2 neighbors: Clare County and Crawford County.
Roscommon County map
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The largest city of Roscommon County is Houghton Lake with a population of 3,427. Other cities include, Saint Helen population 1,481 and Roscommon population 1,044. See all Roscommon County cities & populated places.
Roscommon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Roscommon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | 3,427 | Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, USA |
| Prudenville | 1,682 | Census designated place |
| Saint Helen | 1,481 | Human settlement in Roscommon County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Maple Valley | 1,136 | Township in Montcalm County, Michigan |
| Roscommon | 1,044 | Village in the United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
7-Day Forecast- Roscommon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Roscommon County decreased by 1.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,449 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,325 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,185 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,023 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,025 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,912 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,779 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,731 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,812 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,019 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,986 | -0.14% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
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| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
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| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
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