Welcome to Mecosta ...
The village of Mecosta is located in Mecosta County<1>.
The location of Mecosta has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Mecosta, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated ?.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Mecosta has a population of 455 people<3> (see below for details).
Mecosta is 970 feet [296 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Mecosta lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Mecosta is located in the (231) area code.
The ZIP code for Mecosta: 49332<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Mecosta had an population of 455 people. This is a decrease of 0.44% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 3.41% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Mecosta had a population of 457 people. This makes Mecosta the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 457 people, the population of Mecosta increased 3.86% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 440 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Mecosta.
Communities near Mecosta ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Mecosta.
- Big Rapids
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Rapids
- Big Rapids is located in Mecosta County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,408 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Big Rapids <6>
- Evart
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evart have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evart
- Evart is located in Osceola County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,886 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evart <6>
- Howard City
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard City
- Howard City is located in Montcalm County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,819 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Howard City <6>
- Lake Isabella
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Isabella
- Lake Isabella is located in Isabella County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,688 people
- Lake Isabella has also been known as:
- Lake Isabella village
- Edmore
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmore
- Edmore is located in Montcalm County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,188 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edmore <6>
- Lakeview
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
- Lakeview is located in Montcalm County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 994 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lakeview <6>
- Morley
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morley
- Morley is located in Mecosta County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 495 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morley <6>
- Barryton
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barryton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barryton
- Barryton is located in Mecosta County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 357 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barryton <6>
- Hersey
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hersey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hersey
- Hersey is located in Osceola County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 347 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hersey <6>
- Stanwood
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanwood
- Stanwood is located in Mecosta County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 213 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stanwood <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Mecosta. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Mecosta.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Mecosta. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Mecosta.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Mecosta. See our Newspapers Page for Mecosta.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Mecosta ...
Looking for more information about Mecosta? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Mecosta, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Mecosta.
Adding Mecosta to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Mecosta in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Mecosta was on a map titled Road Map for Michigan (from Shell Oil, 1956).
We also found Mecosta in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Mecosta.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mecosta. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Mecosta County: www.co.mecosta.mi.us/
The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Michigan's counties, including Mecosta, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Mecosta. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Mecosta - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Mecosta). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Mecosta or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |