Sanilac County, Michigan

Sanilac County
Sanilac County Courthouse
Official seal of Sanilac County
Map of Michigan highlighting Sanilac County
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
Map of the United States highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°28′N 82°38′W / 43.46°N 82.64°W / 43.46; -82.64
Country United States
State Michigan
FoundedSeptember 10, 1822 (created)
December 31, 1849 (organized)[1]
SeatSandusky
Largest citySandusky
Area
 • Total1,590 sq mi (4,100 km2)
 • Land963 sq mi (2,490 km2)
 • Water627 sq mi (1,620 km2)  39%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total40,611 Decrease
 • Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitesanilaccounty.net

Sanilac County (/sænəlæk/ SAN-ə-lack) is a county located in the Thumb region of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 40,611.[2] The county seat is Sandusky.[3] The county was created on September 10, 1822, and was fully organized on December 31, 1849.[1] Sanilac County is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities. Sanilac County enjoys seasonal tourism in towns such as Lexington, Port Sanilac, and Carsonville. Sanilac County is economically attached to St. Clair County and Huron County and is largely composed of nearly flat areas of rich soil.

  1. ^ a b Long Sanilac County
  2. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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