These 10 Michigan counties grew the most in 2017
NASA satellite imageThe 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
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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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