Oceana County | |
|---|---|
 Oceana County Courthouse | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
 Michigan's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 43°40′N 86°32′W / 43.66°N 86.53°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| Founded | 1840 (created) 1855 (organized)[1] |
| Seat | Hart |
| Largest city | Hart |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,306 sq mi (3,380 km2) |
| • Land | 512 sq mi (1,330 km2) |
| • Water | 794 sq mi (2,060 km2) 61% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 26,659 |
• Estimate (2023) | 26,981  |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | oceana |
Oceana County (/ˌoʊʃiˈænə/ OH-shee-AN-ə) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 26,659.[2] Its county seat and largest incorporated community is Hart.[3] Oceana County is located in the West Michigan region of the state's Lower Peninsula. The county has a shoreline along Lake Michigan, which has allowed for agriculture and tourism to flourish within the county. The county is also known as the "Asparagus Capital of the World", and is home to the National Asparagus Festival, in Hart.[4]
- ^ "Bibliography on Oceana County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Home - Michigan Asparagus". michiganasparagus.org. Retrieved July 1, 2024.