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These 10 Michigan counties grew the most in 2017

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The U.S. Census has released new numbers showing the fastest growing counties in Michigan last year.

The Census shows population growth among Michigan counties, while the state itself saw just under 29,000 people added from 2016 to 2017.

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Here are the 10 Michigan counties that grew the most last year (percentage based):

  • Kalkaska County - 1.9 percent increase
  • Barry County - 1.5 percent increase
  • Allegan County - 1.3 percent
  • Lake County - 1.3 percent
  • Crawford County - 1.2 percent
  • Clinton County - 1.2 percent
  • Ottawa County - 1.1 percent increase
  • Antrim County - 1 percent increase
  • Newaygo County - 1 percent increase
  • Montcalm County - 0.9 percent increase

Related: These 10 Michigan counties had the highest population decline in 2017

In Metro Detroit:

  • Wayne County - 0.2 percent decrease
  • Macomb County - 0.4 percent increase
  • Oakland County - 0.4 percent increase
  • Washtenaw County - 0.8 percent increase
  • Monroe County - 0.3 percent increase
  • Lenawee County - 0.1 percent increase
  • Livingston County - 0.7 percent increase
  • St. Clair County - 0.1 percent decrease

Other notable numbers:

  • Grand Traverse County - 0.1 percent decrease
  • Saginaw County - 0.2 percent decrease
  • Claire County - 0.8 percent increase
  • Keweenaw County - 1.6 percent decrease

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Check out the full Census list below:


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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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