These 5 Michigan Counties Have More Cows Than People!
Imagine - if you will - a place where the residents outnumber the visitors, the silent buzz of the fields drowns out the noise of the modern world, and the gaze of a thousand non-blinking eyes watches your every move.
But these aren't the eyes of your neighbors; nor do they belong to curious strangers who happen to be passing by.
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No, in these corners of Michigan, the dominant presence can't speak - but they can moo. Five Michigan counties - where the cows outnumber people. You've just crossed over... into the Bovine Zone.
Five Michigan Counties That Have More Cows Than People
It's hard to believe, isn't it? But it's true - U.S. Census data from 2022 (the most recent year available) shows that five counties in Michigan actually have more cows living within their boundaries than they do people.
This map shows you which ones.
Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Missaukee and Sanilac Counties are Michigan's cow capitals.
You might be surprised to learn that there are other Michigan counties whose residents are outnumbered by pigs, chickens, and even turkeys!
Three Michigan Counties Have More Pigs Living There Than People
Cass, Mecosta and Oceana Counties in Michigan have something in common.
More pigs live in those counties than people!
Michigan's Chicken Capitals
Three Michigan counties have more chickens living within their boundaries than they do people.
Allegan, Branch and St. Joseph Counties are all in the southwestern part of the state.
The One Michigan County Where Turkeys Outnumber People
There's even one Michigan county whose residents are outnumbered by turkeys!
That honor belongs to Ottawa County, just west of Grand Rapids.
Useless information? Yeah, maybe. But if it wins you cash on trivia night, you owe me.
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