Canadian Lakes, Michigan facts for kids
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Canadian Lakes, Michigan
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Location of Canadian Lakes in Michigan and Mecosta County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Townships | Morton Austin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.58 sq mi (30.00 km2) |
| • Land | 10.33 sq mi (26.76 km2) |
| • Water | 1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,202 |
| • Density | 309.94/sq mi (119.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49346
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-13010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852242 |
Canadian Lakes is a special kind of community in Mecosta County, Michigan, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government tracks for population, even though it's not officially a city or town.
Most of Canadian Lakes is in Morton Township. It is located southwest of Mecosta and east of Stanwood. In 2020, about 3,202 people lived here. This was an increase from 2,756 people in 2010. A small part of Canadian Lakes also extends into Austin Township.
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Exploring Canadian Lakes Geography
Canadian Lakes is known for its beautiful natural setting.
How Big is Canadian Lakes?
The community covers a total area of about 11.6 square miles (30.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 10.3 square miles (26.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square miles (3.2 square kilometers), is water.
Lakes and Rivers in the Area
The community gets its name from the many lakes found in the valley of the Little Muskegon River. This river flows through the area, adding to its natural beauty.
Postal Codes and Nearby Towns
Most of Canadian Lakes uses the ZIP code 49346, which is for Stanwood. Stanwood is about 7 miles (11 km) west of Canadian Lakes. Some small parts of the community use other postal codes:
- A southern area near the Little Muskegon River uses the 48850 ZIP code for Lakeview. Lakeview is about 9 miles (14 km) south.
- An eastern part uses the 49332 ZIP code for Mecosta. Mecosta is about 5 miles (8 km) to the northeast.
People Living in Canadian Lakes
The population of Canadian Lakes has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,922 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,756 | 43.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,202 | 16.2% | |
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Population Growth Over Time
In 2000, there were 1,922 people living in Canadian Lakes. By 2010, the population had grown to 2,756. The most recent count in 2020 showed 3,202 residents. This shows that more people are choosing to live in this community.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 923 households in Canadian Lakes. A household is a group of people living together. Most of these were families, especially married couples. About 10.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Canadian Lakes come from different age groups:
- About 10.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 2.8% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 13.0% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 36.4% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 37.8% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Canadian Lakes in 2000 was 61 years. This means it's a community with many older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Canadian Lakes para niños
