Wexford County

Wexford County, Michigan

437 E Division St
Cadillac, MI 49601
Phone: (231) 779-9453
Fax: (231) 779-0292
www.wexfordcounty.org

In northwest MI, south of Traverse City; established as Kautawaubet County Apr 1, 1840 from unorganized territory; name changed Mar 8, 1843. Name Origin: For the county in Ireland

Area (sq mi):: 575.84 (land 565.49; water 10.35) Population per square mile: 56.40
Population 2005: 31,876 State rank: 47 Population change: 2000-20005 4.60%; 1990-2000 15.60% Population 2000: 30,484 (White 96.70%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 1.80%. Median age: 37.30
Income 2000: per capita $17,144; median household $35,363; Population below poverty level: 10.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,167-$22,781
Unemployment (2004): 8.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.80% Median travel time to work: 20.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 19.90% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Cadillac County seat (10,135)
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