Roscommon County | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Roscommon County Building in Roscommon | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
 Michigan's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 44°20′N 84°37′W / 44.33°N 84.61°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| Founded | 1840 (created) 1875 (organized)[1] |
| Named for | County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Seat | Roscommon |
| Largest settlement | Houghton Lake Roscommon (incorporated) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 580 sq mi (1,500 km2) |
| • Land | 520 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Water | 60 sq mi (200 km2) 10% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 23,459 |
| • Density | 47/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | roscommoncounty |
Roscommon County (/rɒsˈkɒmən/ ross-KOM-ən) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,459.[2] The county seat is Roscommon.[3] The county was founded in 1840 and organized in 1875.[1]
- ^ a b "Bibliography on Roscommon County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.