Cheboygan County Information & Demographics
Cheboygan County is located in the northern part of the lower peninsula, south of the Straits of Mackinac that connect Lakes Michigan and Huron, and is traversed by I-75 and US-23. The county contains 720 square miles and is in the heart of tourist country. Thus, much of the economy depends on the service industry and retail trade. Several state parks and the Straits of Mackinac shoreline offer an abundance of outdoor recreation activities. Cheboygan County is home to three of the largest inland lakes in the State: Mullett, Burt and Black Lake. The 40 mile inland waterway connects rivers to lakes between Cheboygan, Indian River, and Alanson.
Why Cheboygan County
Click above to view the "Why Cheboygan County" Video.
NLEA was pleased to coordinate the production of a video promoting Cheboygan County as a great place to have a business. This video showcases several businesses in Cheboygan County as well as the lifestyle to be enjoyed in Cheboygan County. Special thanks to the Regional Entrepreneurial Collaborative and Northeast Michigan Consortium, and SBTDC for funding the video. Prospective business owners can contact Chambers of Commerce, Cheboygan County offices, Michigan Works and of course NLEA to be assisted.
Click below for a summary of transportation, county government, population data, workforce, income, major employers, and quality of life in Cheboygan County.
Cheboygan Economic Development Group - "To increase and enhance Cheboygan's economic activity for the benefit of all citizens of our county community."
Top Cheboygan County Employers
| Company | Location | Employees | Business Type |
| Cheboygan Memorial Hospital | Cheboygan | 458 | Hospital; Health Care Services |
| Cheboygan Area Schools | Cheboygan | 280 | Public School |
| Wal-Mart Stores Inc | Cheboygan | 200 | Department Store |
| Vitalcare Inc | Cheboygan | 200 | Home Health Care; Medical Equipment |
| Cheboygan County | Cheboygan | 165 | All County Services |
| Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry | Mackinaw City | 161 | Passenger Ferry |
| Tendercare Inc | Cheboygan | 120 | Nursing/Personal Care; Care Facility |
| Spartan Stores Inc | Cheboygan | 105 | Groceries; Wholesale Meats |
| Tube Fab/Roman Engineering Co | Afton | 101 | Tube Fabricator; Steel Manufacturer |
| Kmart Corp | Cheboygan | 101 | Department Store |
| Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque ESD | Indian River | 95 | School District Management |
