Missaukee County

Missaukee County, Michigan

PO Box 800
Lake City, MI 49651
Phone: (231) 839-4967
Fax: (231) 839-3684
www.missaukee.org

In north-central MI, east of Cadillac; established Apr 1, 1840 from unorganized territory. Name Origin: For an Ottawa chief

Area (sq mi):: 573.82 (land 566.75; water 7.08) Population per square mile: 27.00
Population 2005: 15,299 State rank: 69 Population change: 2000-20005 5.70%; 1990-2000 19.20% Population 2000: 14,478 (White 96.90%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 37.70
Income 2000: per capita $16,072; median household $35,224; Population below poverty level: 10.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,296-$19,043
Unemployment (2004): 7.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.10% Median travel time to work: 24.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 56.10%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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