Midland County, Michigan

Midland County, Michigan
Midland County Courthouse

Seal
Map of Michigan highlighting Midland County
Location in the U.S. state of Michigan
Map of the United States highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location in the U.S.
Founded 1831, reorganized 1855[1]
Seat Midland
Largest city Midland
Area
 • Total 528 sq mi (1,368 km2)
 • Land 516 sq mi (1,336 km2)
 • Water 12 sq mi (31 km2), 2.2%
Population
 • (2010) 83,629
 • Density 162/sq mi (63/km2)
Congressional district 4th
Time zone Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website www.co.midland.mi.us

Midland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 83,629.[2] The county seat is Midland.[3] The county's name is due to its closeness to the geographical Lower Peninsula's geographical center. It was founded in 1831. However, it was not until 1855 that the county was effectively organized.[1]

Midland County comprises the Midland, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay City Combined Statistical Area in the Mid/Central Michigan region.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 528 square miles (1,370 km2), of which 516 square miles (1,340 km2) is land and 12 square miles (31 km2) (2.2%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Transportation

Highways

Airports

Scheduled airline service is available from MBS International Airport[5] in Freeland, Michigan and Bishop International Airport in Flint, Michigan.[6] Midland also has a general aviation airport, Jack Barstow Municipal Airport.[7]

Public transportation

There is no regularly scheduled public transportation (bus service). Residents can call in advance to schedule pickup for transport within the county by two government sponsored agencies ("Dial-A-Ride" within the city of Midland and "County Connection" for those outside the city of Midland but still within Midland County) for a nominal fee.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
185065—
18607871,110.8%
18703,285317.4%
18806,893109.8%
189010,65754.6%
190014,43935.5%
191014,005−3.0%
192017,23723.1%
193019,15011.1%
194027,09441.5%
195035,66231.6%
196051,45044.3%
197063,76923.9%
198073,57815.4%
199075,6512.8%
200082,8749.5%
201083,6290.9%
Est. 201683,411[9]−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2013[2]

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 82,874 people, 31,769 households, and 22,683 families residing in the county. The population density was 159 people per square mile (61/km²). There were 33,796 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile (25/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.50% White, 1.05% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 1.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 28.6% were of German, 11.5% English, 10.2% United States or American, 8.9% Irish and 6.1% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.7% spoke only English, while 1.6% spoke Spanish at home.

There were 31,769 households out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $45,674, and the median income for a family was $55,483. Males had a median income of $45,656 versus $27,470 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,383. About 5.70% of families and 8.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.50% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over.

Religion

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw is the controlling regional body for the Catholic Church.[15]

Politics

Presidential Elections Results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 55.8% 23,846 36.6% 15,635 7.7% 3,295
2012 57.0% 23,919 41.6% 17,450 1.5% 610
2008 50.8% 22,263 47.3% 20,701 1.9% 834
2004 56.3% 24,369 42.4% 18,355 1.3% 551
2000 56.3% 21,887 41.0% 15,959 2.7% 1,042
1996 46.0% 16,547 42.2% 15,177 11.8% 4,243
1992 41.8% 16,149 34.7% 13,382 23.5% 9,093
1988 59.1% 19,994 39.8% 13,452 1.1% 371
1984 66.1% 21,521 33.1% 10,769 0.8% 262
1980 53.0% 17,828 35.8% 12,019 11.2% 3,763
1976 58.6% 17,631 39.7% 11,959 1.7% 511
1972 61.4% 16,473 35.4% 9,504 3.2% 859
1968 60.6% 14,329 31.4% 7,428 8.0% 1,901
1964 41.7% 9,020 58.1% 12,587 0.2% 48
1960 67.6% 14,235 32.3% 6,815 0.1% 21
1956 74.8% 13,207 25.0% 4,422 0.2% 33
1952 72.1% 10,508 27.1% 3,945 0.8% 117
1948 63.2% 5,811 34.8% 3,204 2.0% 181
1944 65.4% 6,850 34.1% 3,569 0.6% 63
1940 61.7% 6,269 37.8% 3,834 0.5% 54
1936 48.1% 3,829 47.1% 3,751 4.7% 377
1932 50.6% 3,791 47.4% 3,553 1.9% 145
1928 82.3% 4,555 17.4% 964 0.3% 19
1924 79.1% 4,004 12.3% 625 8.6% 434
1920 78.9% 4,115 18.4% 959 2.7% 143
1916 57.8% 2,104 40.0% 1,454 2.2% 81
1912 29.1% 902 21.6% 671 49.3% 1,528
1908 67.0% 1,987 29.5% 875 3.5% 105
1904 70.6% 2,107 25.7% 766 3.7% 110
1900 57.6% 1,784 39.5% 1,221 2.9% 90
1896 48.8% 1,524 48.3% 1,507 2.9% 90
1892 46.2% 1,069 35.2% 815 18.7% 432
1888 49.6% 1,336 42.6% 1,148 7.8% 210
1884 53.4% 1,071 44.0% 883 2.6% 53

Midland County predominantly supports the Republican Party, in contrast to the neighboring counties of Isabella, Saginaw, and Bay, who mainly support the Democratic Party.

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. Due to funding cuts, the Midland County Sheriff does not have a patrol division. Former patrol officers now serve in the Citizens Assistance Responders (CAR) division and will respond to requests for assistance.[17]

Elected officials

(information as of January 2013)

Board of Commissioners

7 members, elected from districts (7 Republicans)

DistrictCommissionerPartyPositions
1Al KlohaRepublican
2Mark BoneRepublicanChair of the Board
3James LeigebRepublicanVice-Chair of Human Services Committee
4Richard KeenanRepublicanVice-Chair of Administration and Operations Committee
5James GeislerRepublicanChair of Administration and Operations Committee and Chair of Executive of the Whole
6Eric DorrienRepublicanChair of Human Services Committee
7Scott NoesenRepublicanChair of Finance Committee

Communities

Midland County, MI Township boundary map

Cities

Village

Townships

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Bibliography on Midland County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  5. ↑ "MBS International Airport".
  6. ↑ "Bishop International Airport: Flint, Michigan: Flights & Airport Travel".
  7. ↑ Jack Barstow Municipal Airport Archived 2010-09-03 at the Wayback Machine.
  8. ↑ Dial-A-Ride homepage Archived 2009-02-10 at the Wayback Machine.
  9. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  10. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  14. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  15. ↑ "Diocese of Saginaw".
  16. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  17. ↑ "Midland County Sheriff's Office" Archived 2012-01-04 at the Wayback Machine. Midland County website
  • Midland County web site
  • Midland County Historical Society
  • Midland County's Historic Bridges
  • MidlandOnline
  • "Bibliography on Midland County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  • Midland Tomorrow web site

Coordinates: 43°38′N 84°23′W / 43.64°N 84.39°W / 43.64; -84.39

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