Why it Matters: It can be argued there is a correlation between population
loss and fiscal problems. Population loss can result in a general weakening of a locality's economy and
could be caused by a loss of a major employer, demographic shift or other factors.
Local governments are often unable to reduce expenditures to match a growth decline or loss of revenue due
to departing taxpayers. (n007)
Data Source: The historical data presented has been loaded from information provided by the US Census Bureau or by the State Treasurer or Comptroller's office. Current and future year data has been entered by the municipality based on current budget and forecast information, or by Munetrix from available audited or budget information found in the public domain or provided by the jurisdiction itself. (n032)
(o124)
Data Table
County
Type
Population
Square Miles
Population per Square Mile
*Rank
Cheboygan County
County
25,435
885
35.54
1
County of Alcona
County
10,365
1,791
15.37
6
County of Alpena
County
28,907
1,695
50.35
2
County of Crawford
County
12,988
563
23.27
4
Montmorency County
County
9,270
562
16.93
7
Oscoda County
County
8,219
572
14.55
3
Otsego County
County
24,613
526
47.83
5
Presque Isle County
County
12,687
2,573
19.22
8
*Rank is based on Population per Square Mile from least dense to most dense