Why it Matters: It can be argued there is a correlation between population
loss and fiscal problems. Population loss can result in a general weakening of a locality's economy and
could be caused by a loss of a major employer, demographic shift or other factors.
Local governments are often unable to reduce expenditures to match a growth decline or loss of revenue due
to departing taxpayers. (n007)
Data Source: The historical data presented has been loaded from information provided by the US Census Bureau or by the State Treasurer or Comptroller's office. Current and future year data has been entered by the municipality based on current budget and forecast information, or by Munetrix from available audited or budget information found in the public domain or provided by the jurisdiction itself. (n032)
(o124)
Data Table
County
Type
Population
Square Miles
Population per Square Mile
*Rank
County of Livingston
County
198,525
585
349.27
1
County of Wayne
County
1,793,561
672
2920.53
6
Macomb County
County
870,893
570
1812.7
7
Monroe County
County
150,000
680
272.18
4
Oakland County
County
1,255,340
908
1438.79
5
St. Clair County
County
159,285
837
219.9
3
Washtenaw County
County
368,385
723
518.88
2
*Rank is based on Population per Square Mile from least dense to most dense