Ottawa, MI County is located in the western part of Michigan and the population density is 523 people per square mile. Ottawa has a thriving small business culture with local stores, restaurants, and other service providers throughout the county. From year-round outdoor activities such as hiking on North Ottawa Dunes to taking a nature walk along the Grand River Wildlife Area, there are plenty of options for outdoor recreation. There are also many popular annual events like The Tulip Time Festival which draws visitors from around the country every year and the Winterfest which celebrates winter with a variety of activities including ice skating and snowshoeing. In addition to these recreational activities, local sports teams provide plenty of entertainment for locals including minor league baseball games during the summer months and hockey games in the winter.
The population in Ottawa County is 293,713. There are 521 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ottawa County is 35.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ottawa County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ottawa County
- 57.0% are married
- 8.0% are divorced
- 37.2% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Ottawa County
- 84.3% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 2.7% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 9.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander