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Wexford County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 33,673.[3] The county seat is Cadillac.[4]

Wexford County
U.S. county
Wexford County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
Michigan's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°20′N 85°35′W
Country	United States
State	Michigan
Founded	1840 (created) 1869 (organized)[1][2]
Named for	County Wexford, Ireland
Seat	Cadillac
Largest city	Cadillac
Area
• Total	575.46 sq mi (1,490.4 km2)
• Land	565.00 sq mi (1,463.3 km2)
• Water	10.46 sq mi (27.1 km2)  1.8%%
Population  (2020)
• Total	33,673
• Density	59.2/sq mi (22.9/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	4th
Website	www.wexfordcounty.org

Wexford County is part of the Cadillac, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area, which also includes Missaukee County. It is considered to be part of Northern Michigan.

The county is the location of the first known sighting of the Michigan dogman.

History

The county was established by the Michigan Legislature in 1840 as Kautawaubet County,[5] after a Potawatomi phrase meaning "broken tooth," and the name of a local Potawatomi chief. In 1843, legislators renamed the county Wexford,[5] after County Wexford in Ireland. It was formally organized in 1869.[1]

Geography

The Manistee River flows westward through the upper part of Wexford County. The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, largely tree-covered.[6] The terrain slopes to the west,[7] with its highest point, Briar Hill in Manistee National Forest[8] at 1,706 (520m) ASL.

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 575.46 sqmi (1,490 km²), of which 565.00 sqmi (1,463 km²) is land and 10.46 sqmi (27.1 km²) (1.8%) is water.[9]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

• Brandy Brook Waterfowl Area
• Manistee National Forest (part)
• Mitchell State Park

Lakes[6]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1870	650		—
1880	6,815		948.5%
1890	11,278		65.5%
1900	16,845		49.4%
1910	20,769		23.3%
1920	18,207		−12.3%
1930	16,827		−7.6%
1940	17,976		6.8%
1950	18,628		3.6%
1960	18,466		−0.9%
1970	19,717		6.8%
1980	25,102		27.3%
1990	26,360		5.0%
2000	30,484		15.6%
2010	32,735		7.4%
2020	33,673		2.9%
US Decennial Census[10] 1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12] 1990-2000[13] 2010-2018[3]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[14] there were 30,484 people, 11,824 households, and 8,383 families in the county. The population density was 54/sqmi (20.8/km²). There were 14,872 housing units at an average density of 26.3/sqmi (10.2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.29% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 21.4% were of German, 11.3% English, 9.5% American, 9.4% Irish, 6.1% Dutch, 5.8% Swedish and 5.3% Polish ancestry. 97.7% spoke English and 1.1% Spanish as their first language.

There were 11,824 households, out of which 33.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00.

The county population contained 26.80% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,363, and the median income for a family was $39,915. Males had a median income of $31,198 versus $21,733 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,144. About 7.70% of families and 10.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.50% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.

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.

Elected officials

• Prosecuting Attorney: Corey Wiggins
• Sheriff: Trent Taylor
• County Clerk: Alaina M. Nyman
• County Treasurer: Kristi Nottingham
• Register of Deeds: Lorie L. Sorensen
• Drain Commissioner: Michael J. Solomon
• County Surveyor: Craig J. Pullen

(information as of July 2019)[15]

Politics

Wexford County is one of the few counties to have given majorities to both the first Republican candidate, John C. Frémont,[16] and to John McCain in his 2008 presidential campaign.[17] The county also twice favored Democrat Bill Clinton.[18]

United States presidential election results for Wexford County, Michigan[19]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2020	12,102	66.16%	5,838	31.92%	352	1.92%
2016	10,000	65.06%	4,436	28.86%	934	6.08%
2012	8,450	56.72%	6,184	41.51%	264	1.77%
2008	8,044	51.10%	7,379	46.88%	318	2.02%
2004	8,966	59.14%	6,034	39.80%	160	1.06%
2000	7,215	55.58%	5,326	41.03%	441	3.40%
1996	4,866	40.93%	5,510	46.35%	1,512	12.72%
1992	4,696	37.34%	4,894	38.92%	2,985	23.74%
1988	6,043	58.07%	4,287	41.20%	76	0.73%
1984	7,279	67.93%	3,398	31.71%	38	0.35%
1980	6,027	54.01%	4,173	37.39%	960	8.60%
1976	5,670	54.96%	4,519	43.80%	128	1.24%
1972	5,221	61.43%	3,048	35.86%	230	2.71%
1968	4,364	56.38%	2,832	36.59%	544	7.03%
1964	3,016	40.50%	4,414	59.28%	16	0.21%
1960	5,262	65.00%	2,807	34.67%	27	0.33%
1956	5,052	65.76%	2,604	33.89%	27	0.35%
1952	5,569	68.98%	2,407	29.82%	97	1.20%
1948	3,833	57.06%	2,635	39.23%	249	3.71%
1944	4,074	61.21%	2,489	37.39%	93	1.40%
1940	4,322	59.00%	2,947	40.23%	57	0.78%
1936	3,153	44.35%	3,771	53.05%	185	2.60%
1932	3,425	50.34%	3,251	47.78%	128	1.88%
1928	4,825	84.53%	853	14.94%	30	0.53%
1924	3,926	77.47%	592	11.68%	550	10.85%
1920	3,406	73.03%	1,095	23.48%	163	3.49%
1916	2,333	55.21%	1,683	39.82%	210	4.97%
1912	1,075	26.52%	817	20.15%	2,162	53.33%
1908	2,886	71.95%	831	20.72%	294	7.33%
1904	3,003	76.37%	690	17.55%	239	6.08%
1900	2,519	67.75%	1,014	27.27%	185	4.98%
1896	2,036	58.27%	1,359	38.90%	99	2.83%
1892	1,388	49.91%	1,156	41.57%	237	8.52%
1888	1,437	53.96%	1,065	39.99%	161	6.05%
1884	1,220	54.81%	876	39.35%	130	5.84%

Tourism

There are many attractions and hot spots in Wexford County. The Manistee National Forest is one recreation site. The Manistee River is used by fishermen, kayakers, and canoers. There are many lakes; the largest are Cadillac and Mitchell. Two hundred miles of snowmobile trails are maintained by the Cadillac Winter Promotions volunteer group. There are at least eight golf courses near Cadillac. There are several museums near Cadillac. The Wexford Civic Center is a 4,000 capacity arena, 300 capacity hockey facility, 300 capacity grand stand, and several buildings for agricultural shows and expos.

Communities

Cities

• Cadillac (county seat)
• Manton

Villages

• Buckley
• Harrietta
• Mesick

Charter township

• Haring Charter Township

Civil townships

Census-designated places

• Boon
• Caberfae
• Haring
• Wedgewood

Other unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Historical markers

There are ten recognized Michigan historical markers in the county:[20]

• Battle of Manton
• Caberfae Ski Resort
• Cadillac Carnegie Library
• Charles T. Mitchell House
• Clam Lake Canal
• Cobbs & Mitchell Building
• Cobbs and Mitchell Mill No.1
• First Wexford County Courthouse
• Greenwood Disciples of Christ Church
• Shay Locomotive

See also

• List of Michigan State Historic Sites in Wexford County, Michigan
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Wexford County, Michigan

References

External links

• Wexford County
• Wexford County Fact Book
• Chapter XVII Wexford County in A history of northern Michigan and its people by Perry F. Powers ; assisted by H.G. Cutler. Powers, Perry Francis, 1857–1945. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1912. p. 404
• History of Wexford County, Michigan, comp. by John H. Wheeler, Logansport, Ind.:B. F. Bowen, 1903.
• Wexford County Sheriff's Office

На других языках

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[de] Wexford County

Wexford County[1] ist ein County im Bundesstaat Michigan der Vereinigten Staaten. Der Verwaltungssitz (County Seat) ist Cadillac.

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- [en] Wexford County, Michigan

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[ru] Уэксфорд (округ)

Округ Уэксфорд (англ. Wexford County) располагается в штате Мичиган, США. Официально образован в 1840 году. По состоянию на 2010 год, численность населения составляла 32 735 человек.

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