Washtenaw County, Michigan
county in Michigan, United States
Washtenaw County (/ˈwɒʃtɪnɔː/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 372,258.[3] The county seat is Ann Arbor.[4]
Washtenaw County | |
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.jpg) Washtenaw County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
 Michigan's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°15′N 83°50′W / 42.25°N 83.84°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| Founded | 1822 (created) 1826 (organized)[1][2] |
| Named for | O-wash-ta-nong ("far away water"), Ojibwe name for the Grand River |
| Seat | Ann Arbor |
| Largest city | Ann Arbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 722 sq mi (1,870 km2) |
| • Land | 706 sq mi (1,830 km2) |
| • Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 2.3% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 372,258 |
| • Density | 527/sq mi (203/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Website | washtenaw |
The county is home to the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and Concordia University Ann Arbor.
References change
- ↑ "Bibliography on Washtenaw County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ↑ "About —". ewashtenaw.org. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved June 16, 2006.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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