Alcona County, Michigan
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| Alcona County, Michigan | |
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 Location in the state of Michigan |
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| Formed | 1796 |
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| Seat | Harrisville |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
4,637 km² (1,791 mi²) sq mi ( km²) 2,891 km² (1,116 mi²), 62.33% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
11,719 7/km² |
| Website: www.alconacountymi.gov | |
Alcona County is a county of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population is 11,719. Its county seat is Harrisville6.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,637 km² (1,791 mi²). 1,747 km² (674 mi²) of it is land and 2,891 km² (1,116 mi²) of it (62.33%) is water.
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[edit] Adjacent counties
- Alpena County (north)
- Iosco County (south)
- Oscoda County (west)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 11,719 people, 5,132 households, and 3,566 families residing in the county. The population density was 7/km² (17/mi²). There were 10,584 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.04% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,132 households out of which 20.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 5.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.67.
In the county the population was spread out with 19.00% under the age of 18, 4.60% from 18 to 24, 20.90% from 25 to 44, 31.00% from 45 to 64, and 24.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 102.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,362, and the median income for a family was $35,669. Males had a median income of $29,712 versus $20,566 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,653. About 9.10% of families and 12.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.80% of those under age 18 and 9.00% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
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.
[edit] Alcona County elected officials
- Prosecuting Attorney: Thomas J. Weichel
- Sheriff: Douglas W. Ellinger
- County Clerk: Patricia A. Truman
- County Treasurer: Thomas A. Katona
- Register of Deeds: Karen V. Healy
- Road Commissioners: Al Scully; Richard A. Karsen, Sr.; Everett M. Schram
(information as of September 2005)
[edit] Cities, villages, and townships
[edit] Cities
[edit] Villages
[edit] Townships
- Alcona Township
- Caledonia Township
- Curtis Township
- Greenbush Township
- Gustin Township
- Harrisville Township
- Hawes Township
- Haynes Township
- Mikado Township
- Millen Township
- Mitchell Township
[edit] Unincorporated communities
- Barton City
- Black River
- Curran
- Curtisville
- Glennie
- Greenbush
- Hubbard Lake
- Lost Lake Woods
- Spruce
