Ottawa County | |
|---|---|
 Ottawa County Courthouse in Grand Haven | |
 Logo | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
 Michigan's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°55′N 86°14′W / 42.92°N 86.23°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| Founded | 1831 (authorized) 1837 (organized) |
| Named for | Ottawa Nation |
| Seat | Grand Haven |
| Largest city | Holland |
| Government | |
| • Administrator | Ben Wetmore |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,631 sq mi (4,220 km2) |
| • Land | 563 sq mi (1,460 km2) |
| • Water | 1,068 sq mi (2,770 km2) 65% |
| Population | |
• Estimate (2022) | 300,873 |
| • Density | 526/sq mi (203/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 616 |
| Congressional districts | 2nd, 3rd, 4th |
| Website | miottawa |
Ottawa County (/ˈɒtəwə/ OT-ə-wə) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the United States 2020 Census, the population was 296,200.[1] The county seat is Grand Haven.[2] The county is named for the Ottawa Nation. It was set off in 1831 and organized in 1837. Ottawa County is included in the Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a significant Dutch American population.[3]
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Ottawa County, Michigan; United States". census.gov. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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