Manistee County, Michigan facts for kids
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Manistee County
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Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| Founded | 1840, organized in 1855 |
| Seat | Manistee |
| Largest city | Manistee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,281 sq mi (3,320 km2) |
| • Land | 542 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Water | 738 sq mi (1,910 km2) 58%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 25,032 |
| • Density | 46/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Manistee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 25,032. The county seat is Manistee. The name "Manistee" is from an Ojibwe word first applied to the principal river of the county. The derivation is not certain, but it may be from ministigweyaa, "river with islands at its mouth". See also, List of Michigan county name etymologies and Kaministiquia River.
Contents
History
The county was set off in 1840 and organized in 1855.
Historical markers
There are thirteen recognized Michigan historical markers in the county:
- Harriet Quimby / Childhood Home
- John J. Makinen Bottle House
- First Congregational Church, Manistee
- Great Fire of 1871
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Rectory
- Kaleva, Michigan
- Manistee City Library
- Manistee Fire Hall
- Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
- Ramsdell Theatre
- Trinity Lutheran Church [Arcadia]
- William Douglas House
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,281 square miles (3,320 km2), of which 542 square miles (1,400 km2) is land and 738 square miles (1,910 km2) (58%) is water. Manistee County is considered to be part of Northern Michigan.
Adjacent counties
- Benzie County - north
- Grand Traverse County - northeast
- Wexford County - east
- Lake County - southeast
- Mason County - south
- Manitowoc County, Wisconsin - southwest
- Kewaunee County, Wisconsin - west
National protected area
- Manistee National Forest (part)
Transportation
Airport
Manistee County-Blacker Airport is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Manistee.
Major highways
US 31 runs through Manistee and Bear Lake
M-22 begins five miles (8.0 km) north of Manistee and goes through Onekama and Arcadia
M-55 begins two miles (3.2 km) north of Manistee and runs across the Lower Peninsula to Tawas City- M-115 comes from Wexford County
M-110 unsigned highway that connects US 31 in Manistee to Orchard Beach State Park
Bicycle routes
USBR 35 comes from Mason County and goes through Manistee, Onekama, and Arcadia to proceed north to Benzie County with M-22
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 975 | — | |
| 1870 | 6,074 | 523.0% | |
| 1880 | 12,532 | 106.3% | |
| 1890 | 24,230 | 93.3% | |
| 1900 | 27,856 | 15.0% | |
| 1910 | 26,688 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 20,899 | −21.7% | |
| 1930 | 17,409 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 18,450 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 18,524 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 19,042 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 20,094 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 23,019 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 21,265 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 24,527 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 24,733 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 25,032 | 1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2018 |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 24,527 people, 9,860 households, and 6,714 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile (17/km2). There were 14,272 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.16% White, 1.63% Black or African American, 1.30% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 2.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.5% were of German, 16.9% Polish, 8.8% English, 8.8% American and 7.1% Irish ancestry. 96.2% spoke English and 2.3% Spanish as their first language.
There were 9,860 households, out of which 27.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 27.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.60% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 26.30% from 45 to 64, and 18.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 103.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,208, and the median income for a family was $41,664. Males had a median income of $33,211 versus $20,851 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,204. About 6.90% of families and 10.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.50% of those under age 18 and 7.90% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
City
- Manistee (county seat)
Villages
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated communities
Townships
- Arcadia Township
- Bear Lake Township
- Brown Township
- Cleon Township
- Dickson Township
- Filer Charter Township
- Manistee Township
- Maple Grove Township
- Marilla Township
- Norman Township
- Onekama Township
- Pleasanton Township
- Springdale Township
- Stronach Township
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Manistee para niños
