Ottawa County, county in Michigan, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 294,635 inhabitants. The county was created 187 years ago in 1837. Its county seat is Grand Haven.
There are 13 city/town in Ottawa County, MI. The largest city of Ottawa County is Jenison with a population of 16,538. Other cities include, Grand Haven population 11,040, Hudsonville population 7,391, Robinson population 6,539, Allendale population 6,505
Bordered by Lake Michigan to the west and rural farmlands to the east, Ottawa County encapsulates the natural diversity of West Michigan. Its lakeshore towns, agricultural hubs, and urban centers each contribute distinct vibes.
The vibrant city of Holland exudes Dutch heritage along the shores of Lake Macatawa, from tulip gardens to Dutch-inspired architecture. Nearby Grand Haven boasts mile-long public beaches, a bustling waterfront, and scenic pier stretching into Lake Michigan.
Further inland, Coopersville retains its small-town charm while still drawing shoppers to its quaint downtown district lined with boutiques and eateries. In Eastern Ottawa county, Zeeland celebrates its agricultural roots through entities like the Howard Miller Library and Community Center.
Where winding rural roads meet golden Great Lakes shoreline, Ottawa County offers the best of Michigan’s natural beauty. The unique identity of each lakeside town and farming community shapes the cultural tapestry of this coastal region.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ottawa County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Allendale | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey | 6,505 |
Beechwood | Unincorporated community in Michigan | 3,015 |
Coopersville | City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America | 4,393 |
Ferrysburg | City in Michigan | 3,022 |
Grand Haven | City in Michigan | 11,040 |
Hudsonville | City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States | 7,391 |
Jenison | Census designated place in Ottaway County, Michigan | 16,538 |
Port Sheldon | Township in Ottawa County, Michigan | 4,798 |
Reno | Township in Iosco County, Michigan | 582 |
Robinson | Township in Ottawa County, Michigan | 6,539 |
Spring Lake | Village in Ottawa County, Michigan | 2,504 |
Wright | Township in Ottawa County, Michigan | 1,608 |
Zeeland | Township in Ottawa County, Michigan | 5,522 |