The 2015 County population estimates were released by the U.S. Census Bureau today. Some of the Ottawa County highlights are provided below:

• Ottawa County remains the 8th most populated county in Michigan
• Ottawa County was the fastest growing county in the State between 2014 and 2015 (1.2% growth)
• Ottawa County was also the fastest growing county in the State between 2010 and 2015 (6.1% growth)
• 55% of Ottawa’s population growth between 2010 and 2015 was the result of a natural increase, meaning there were more births than deaths in the county (natural increase of 8,801 people)
• 45% of Ottawa’s population growth between 2010 and 2015 was the result of a positive net migration, meaning more people moved into the county than moved out of the county (net migration of 7,256 people)