Roscommon County
Roscommon County, Michigan
Roscommon, MI 48653
Phone: (989) 275-5923
Fax: (989) 275-8640
www.roscommoncounty.net
In central MI, east of Cadillac; established as Mikenauk County Apr 1, 1840; name changed Mar 8, 1843. Name Origin: For the county in Ireland
Area (sq mi):: 579.84 (land 521.40; water 58.44) Population per square mile: 50.00
Population 2005: 26,079 State rank: 57 Population change: 2000-20005 2.40%; 1990-2000 28.80% Population 2000: 25,469 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 47.20
Income 2000: per capita $17,837; median household $30,029; Population below poverty level: 12.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,765-$20,872
Unemployment (2004): 8.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 24.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 29.60%
See other counties in Michigan.