New population estimates confirm Ottawa is the place to be
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April 10, 2018
Ottawa County Population Growth Continues
Follow the crowd. Move to Ottawa County. The 2017 population estimates were released by the U.S. Census Bureau naming Ottawa County the fastest growing in the state between 2010 and 2017 with an 8.5% increase. Ottawa County was also the fasting growing in Michigan among the ten most populous counties in the state. The county's population is now an estimated 286,383--up 3,141 new residents since 2016 numbers were tabulated last March. Ottawa County remains the 8th most populated in Michigan.
"The entire West Michigan area offers many economic opportunities, spectacular natural features and parks, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods and all-in-all, a great quality of life," said Shannon Felgner, Ottawa County Communications Manager.
Kent and Allegan Counties have also grown at considerable rates since 2010 at 7.63% and 4.52% respectively.
Dig deeper into the latest Ottawa County population estimates at miOttawa.org or visit the US Census Bureau.
Map Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Population estimates, July 1, 2017, (V2017)
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/map/ottawacountymichigan,MI/PST045217
Media Contact: Shannon Felgner, 616-738-4672
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Ottawa County is located on Lake Michigan’s spectacular freshwater coastline where nature is cherished and protected. More than the lakeshore, you’ll find the people of Ottawa County friendly yet driven, working hard to succeed in charming downtown small businesses, at manufacturing hubs with global impact and on acres passed down from generations. We embrace creativity and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We resolve that our public services must be high-quality and cost-effective. We are innovative and never wait for someone to solve our problems for us. We are friendly neighbors chipping in, lending a hand and making sure you know Ottawa County is where you belong.
Ottawa County | 12220 Fillmore Street | West Olive | Michigan | 49460 | 616-738-4000
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners:
Chairman Greg DeJong | Vice-Chairman Roger Bergman | Philip Kuyers | Jim Holtvluwer | Don Disselkoen | Matt Fenske | Al Dannenberg | Mike Haverdink | Joe Baumann | Frank Garcia | Kelly Kuiper
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at 1:30PM. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate. Meetings are held in the Board Room located at 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, Michigan.
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