Wexford County, Michigan
Wexford County: county in Michigan, United States
About
Wexford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,735 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 33,743 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cadillac. The county was created 186 years ago in 1839.
County Snapshot
Wexford County at a glance
Wexford 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
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CadillacPopulation 10,519
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Quick Facts about Wexford County
| Population | 33,743 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 1491 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.3384,-85.5784 |
| Named for | County Wexford |
| Altitude | 1,398 feet / 426 meters |
| Capital | Cadillac |
| Establishment | January 01, 1840 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 16:45:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wexford County is located at 44°20'18"N 85°34'42"W (44.3383500, -85.5784200). It has 7 neighbors: Benzie County, Grand Traverse County, Kalkaska County, Lake County, Manistee County, Missaukee County and Osceola County.
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The largest city of Wexford County is Cadillac with a population of 10,519. Other cities include, Manton population 1,591, Buckley population 717, Mesick population 407 and Harrietta population 145. See all Wexford County cities & populated places.
Wexford County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wexford County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac | 10,519 | City in the U. |
| Manton | 1,591 | Town in Michigan |
| Buckley | 717 | Human settlement in Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Boon | 704 | Human settlement in Boon Township, Michigan, United States of America |
| Mesick | 407 | Human settlement in Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Harrietta | 145 | Human settlement in Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Sherman | 66 | Township in St. |
Official website of Wexford County
Official Website- Cadillac
Demographics
The population of Wexford County increased by 2.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,735 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,640 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,521 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,479 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,851 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,889 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,081 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,234 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,446 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,631 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,743 | 0.33% | estimation process |
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
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| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| 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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| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |