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March 31, 2025

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Ottawa County Population Saw Continued Growth in 2024

The US Census Burau has released the 2024 county population estimates. With a population of 306,575, Ottawa County saw an increase of 2,660 people from 2023. The gain results from an estimated natural increase of 654 people and a positive net migration of 1,993 people. Since 2020, Ottawa County has seen a total increase of 9,336 people, remaining the 7th largest county in Michigan.

Among the ten largest counties in the state, Ottawa County has experienced the most growth, with an increase of 3.14% since 2020. Of the largest counties, Kent County and Oakland County saw the 2nd and 3rd most growth, growing 2.20% and 1.91% respectively. Across all Michigan counties, Ottawa County was the 12th fastest growing county from 2020 to 2024.

Additional information on Ottawa County’s population is available from the Department of Strategic Impact at miOttawa.org [ [link removed] ], including additional tables and graphs. The 2024 population estimates for local townships, villages, and cities will be available from the Census Bureau later this year. 

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Population data for the entire state is available on the US Census Bureau’s website [ [link removed] ].

If you enjoy digging into similar data and reports, find more from Ottawa County's Department of Strategic Impact. [ [link removed] ]

Questions? Concerns? Comments? Contact Stephanie Oesch at [email protected] or at 616-738-4850.

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The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners: Chairperson John Teeples | Vice-Chairperson Josh Brugger | Jordan Jorritsma | Jim Barry | Jacob Bonnema | Phil Kuyers | Doug Zylstra | Joe Moss | Sylvia Rhodea | Allison Miedema | Kendra Wenzel 

Contact and district information for the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is available at miOttawa.org. [ [link removed] ]

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