Michigan Roscommon County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Roscommon County, Michigan. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Michigan Roscommon County.

1. Library System GERRISH-HIGGINS SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 10600 Oakwood Road, Roscommon, MI 48653
Phone Number: (989) 275-6686 Roscommon 25,746 29,250

2. Central Library GERRISH-HIGGINS SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 10600 Oakwood Road, Roscommon, MI 48653
Phone Number: (989) 275-6686 Roscommon N/A N/A

3. Library System HOUGHTON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 4431 West Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Phone Number: (989) 366-9230 Roscommon 67,502 61,687

4. Central Library HOUGHTON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 4431 West Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Phone Number: (989) 366-9230 Roscommon N/A N/A

5. Branch Library LYON TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 7851 West Higgins Lake Drive, P.O., Higgins Lake, MI 48627
Phone Number: (989) 821-9111 Roscommon N/A N/A

6. Library System RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1410 North Saint Helen Road, Saint Helen, MI 48656
Phone Number: (989) 389-7630 Roscommon 11,918 14,968

7. Central Library RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1410 North Saint Helen Road, Saint Helen, MI 48656
Phone Number: (989) 389-7630 Roscommon N/A N/A

Overview of Roscommon County, Michigan

Roscommon County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 25,469. Its county seat is Roscommon.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,502 km² (580 mi²). 1,350 km² (521 mi²) of it is land and 151 km² (58 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.08% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 25,469 people, 11,250 households, and 7,616 families residing in the county. The population density is 19/km² (49/mi²). There are 23,109 housing units at an average density of 17/km² (44/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.99% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 11,250 households out of which 21.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% are married couples living together, 7.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% are non-families. 28.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.69.

In the county the population is spread out with 20.00% under the age of 18, 5.50% from 18 to 24, 21.40% from 25 to 44, 29.30% from 45 to 64, and 23.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 47 years. For every 100 females there are 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $30,029, and the median income for a family is $35,757. Males have a median income of $31,878 versus $20,549 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,837. 12.40% of the population and 8.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.90% of those under the age of 18 and 6.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities, villages, and townships

According to countryaah, Roscommon County, Michigan has the following cities and towns:

  • Au Sable Township
  • Backus Township
  • Denton Township
  • Gerrish Township
  • Higgins Township
  • Houghton Lake, CDP
  • Lake Township
  • Lyon Township
  • Markey Township
  • Nester Township
  • Prudenville, CDP
  • Richfield Township
  • Roscommon Township
  • Roscommon, village
  • Helen, CDP

Map of Roscommon County Michigan