Manistee County, Michigan

Manistee County (/mænɪsti/ man-iss-TEE) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 25,032.[2] The county seat is Manistee.[3] The county is named for the Manistee River. Manistee County is part of Northern Michigan and has a shoreline on Lake Michigan.

Manistee County Courthouse Fountain
The Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Manistee

Manistee County
County
Tippy Dam on the Manistee River
Tippy Dam on the Manistee River
Map of Michigan highlighting Manistee County
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
Map of the United States highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°18′N 86°19′W
Country United States
State Michigan
Founded1840
1855 (organized)[1]
SeatManistee
Largest cityManistee
Area
 • Total1,281 sq mi (3,320 km2)
 • Land542 sq mi (1,400 km2)
 • Water738 sq mi (1,910 km2)  58%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total25,032
 • Density46/sq mi (18/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.manisteecountymi.gov

History
See also: History of Northern Michigan

Manistee County was set off in 1840 from Michilimackinac County as an unorganized county.[1][4] In 1851, it was attached to Grand Traverse County for legal purposes.[5] Manistee County was organized in its own right on February 13, 1855.[6]

Etymology

The name "Manistee" is from an Ojibwe word first applied to the principal river of the county.[1] The derivation is not certain,[7] but it may be from ministigweyaa, "river with islands at its mouth".[1][8][9]

Historical markers

There are thirteen recognized Michigan historical markers in the county:[10]

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.[11] Manistee County is considered to be part of Northern Michigan.

Adjacent counties

By land

By water

Protected areas
The Kaleva Bottle House

Transportation

Airport

Manistee County-Blacker Airport is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Manistee. It offers direct flights to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Major highways

Previously, an additional highway, M-110, was designated to run from US 31 at Parkdale to Orchard Beach State Park. However, the highway was returned to local control in 2003.[12][13]

Bicycle routes

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860975—
18706,074523.0%
188012,532106.3%
189024,23093.3%
190027,85615.0%
191026,688−4.2%
192020,899−21.7%
193017,409−16.7%
194018,4506.0%
195018,5240.4%
196019,0422.8%
197020,0945.5%
198023,01914.6%
199021,265−7.6%
200024,52715.3%
201024,7330.8%
202025,0321.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]
1790-1960[15] 1900-1990[16]
1990-2000[17] 2010-2018[2]

As of the census[18] 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 people/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.

Government
United States presidential election results for Manistee County, Michigan[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 8,321 56.69% 6,107 41.60% 251 1.71%
2016 6,915 54.62% 4,979 39.33% 766 6.05%
2012 5,737 46.26% 6,473 52.19% 192 1.55%
2008 5,510 42.36% 7,235 55.62% 264 2.03%
2004 6,295 49.41% 6,272 49.23% 173 1.36%
2000 5,401 47.26% 5,639 49.34% 388 3.40%
1996 3,807 36.12% 5,383 51.08% 1,349 12.80%
1992 3,491 29.96% 5,193 44.57% 2,967 25.47%
1988 5,368 52.58% 4,765 46.67% 77 0.75%
1984 6,328 61.45% 3,917 38.04% 53 0.51%
1980 5,662 52.91% 4,164 38.91% 876 8.19%
1976 5,532 54.59% 4,479 44.20% 123 1.21%
1972 5,070 57.20% 3,625 40.90% 168 1.90%
1968 4,007 48.24% 3,671 44.20% 628 7.56%
1964 2,918 34.56% 5,520 65.37% 6 0.07%
1960 4,867 54.08% 4,122 45.81% 10 0.11%
1956 5,313 63.74% 3,014 36.16% 9 0.11%
1952 5,235 62.50% 3,114 37.18% 27 0.32%
1948 3,913 52.89% 3,339 45.13% 147 1.99%
1944 4,095 54.38% 3,398 45.13% 37 0.49%
1940 4,630 52.07% 4,242 47.71% 20 0.22%
1936 3,509 42.02% 4,542 54.40% 299 3.58%
1932 3,256 40.12% 4,475 55.14% 384 4.73%
1928 4,129 60.73% 2,624 38.59% 46 0.68%
1924 3,701 58.09% 1,314 20.62% 1,356 21.28%
1920 2,179 47.68% 2,184 47.79% 207 4.53%
1916 2,360 50.17% 2,177 46.28% 167 3.55%
1912 1,240 26.27% 1,790 37.92% 1,691 35.82%
1908 2,706 56.79% 1,799 37.75% 260 5.46%
1904 3,155 67.43% 1,235 26.39% 289 6.18%
1900 3,152 56.33% 2,336 41.74% 108 1.93%
1896 2,697 50.65% 2,487 46.70% 141 2.65%
1892 1,481 35.42% 2,310 55.25% 390 9.33%
1888 1,668 39.23% 2,328 54.75% 256 6.02%
1884 1,305 38.46% 1,926 56.76% 162 4.77%

The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.

Manistee County was one of two counties in the United States in which James M. Cox and Charles Evans Hughes both won — the other being Polk County, North Carolina.

Elected officials

(information as of February 2012)

Fire departments and emergency medical services

County ambulance service

As of early 2021 North Flight EMS has since transferred the primary ambulance service to Mobile Medical Response.

Fire departments
  • Arcadia Township Fire Department
  • Bear Lake Township Fire Department
  • City of Manistee Fire Department
  • Cleon Township Fire Department
  • Dickson Township Fire Department
  • East Lake Township Fire Department
  • Filer Township Fire Department
  • Manistee Township Fire Department
  • Maple Grove Township Fire Department
  • Norman Township Fire Department
  • Onekama Township Fire Department
  • Stronach Township Fire Department

Communities

City

Villages

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Townships

Education

School districts include:[20]

  • Bear Lake School District
  • Benzie County Central School
  • Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
  • Manistee Area Schools
  • Mason County Eastern District
  • Mesick Consolidated Schools
  • Onekama Consolidated Schools

See also

References
  1. "Bibliography on Manistee County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. George Dawson (1840). Acts of the Legislature of the State of Michigan Passed at the Annual Session of 1840. Detroit. pp. 196–200.
  5. "History in Grand Traverse County, Michigan". genealogytrails.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  6. Harold, Steve (August 2, 2022). "From sawmills to its population, explore Manistee Township's early history". Manistee News Advocate. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  7. Bright, William (2004). Native American Place Names of the United States. Norman: Oklahoma University Press, pg. 265
  8. County place names Archived March 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  9. "Manistee County, Michigan". 50-State Learning Resource Guide. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
  10. "Michigan Historical Markers". Archived from the original on July 17, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2008.
  11. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  12. Michigan Department of Transportation (2003). Michigan: Official Department of Transportation Map (Map) (2003–2004 ed.). c. 1:918,720. Lansing: Michigan Department of Transportation. § H8. OCLC 42778335. Retrieved October 17, 2019 – via Michigan History Center.
  13. Michigan Department of Transportation (2004). Michigan: Official Department of Transportation Map (Map) (2003–2004 ed.). c. 1:975,000. Lansing: Michigan Department of Transportation. § H8. OCLC 42778335, 53197160.
  14. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  15. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  16. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  17. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  19. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
  20. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Manistee County, MI" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.

Further reading

44.30°N 86.31°W / 44.30; -86.31

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