Ottawa County continues to grow!

Ottawa County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 05/29/2018 09:30 AM EDT

The 2017 population estimates for townships, cities, and villages were released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau. In Ottawa County, Allendale Township experienced the largest population growth rate (4.1%) between 2016 and 2017.

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Ottawa County continues to be the fastest growing in the State (for the 2010-2017 time period) and the 8th most populous. Since 2010, all local units in the County have gained population. The largest population gains were seen in Allendale (25.8%), Jamestown (18.3%), Blendon (12.6%) and Crockery (12.2%) townships.

Additional data is available at the county-level and local unit-level.

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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.

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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