Montmorency County

Montmorency County, Michigan

PO Box 789
Atlanta, MI 49709
Phone: (989) 785-8013
Fax: (989) 785-8014

In northeast MI, west of Alpena; established as Chenoquet County Apr 1, 1840 from Alpena County; name changed Mar 8, 1843. Name Origin: For Count Raymond de Montmorency (1806-89), a French officer who helped the colonies against England during the Revolutionary War

Area (sq mi):: 562.44 (land 547.63; water 14.81) Population per square mile: 19.10
Population 2005: 10,445 State rank: 76 Population change: 2000-20005 1.30%; 1990-2000 15.40% Population 2000: 10,315 (White 97.90%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 47.00
Income 2000: per capita $16,493; median household $30,005; Population below poverty level: 12.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,142-$19,641
Unemployment (2004): 12.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.80% Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.00%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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