Lake Angelus, Michigan facts for kids
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Lake Angelus, Michigan
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View of Lake Angelus
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 Lake Angelus, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Incorporated | 1929 (village) 1984 (city) |
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| • City | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.64 sq mi (1.64 km2) 34.36% |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 287 |
| • Density | 291.37/sq mi (112.48/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48326 (Auburn Hills)
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| Area code(s) | 248 |
| FIPS code | 26-44440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0629962 |
Lake Angelus is a small city in Oakland County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a wealthy northern suburb of Detroit, located about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of downtown Detroit.
With only 287 people as of the 2020 census, Lake Angelus is the second-smallest city in Michigan. It is known for having one of the highest average incomes per person in the state.
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History of Lake Angelus
In the early 1900s, a small group of homes grew around a lake. This lake was first called Three Mile Lake.
How Lake Angelus Got Its Name
During the 1920s, a woman named Mrs. Sollace B. Collidge renamed the lake to Lake Angelus. The old name, Three Mile Lake, referred to the distance across the lake.
Becoming a City
Nearby towns wanted to take over Lake Angelus. However, in 1929, a special state law was passed. This law allowed Lake Angelus to become its own village. Later, in 1984, Lake Angelus officially became a city.
Geography of Lake Angelus
Lake Angelus is a city that completely surrounds the lake of the same name.
Area and Water
The city covers a total area of about 4.22 square kilometers (1.63 square miles). A significant part of this area, about 34.36%, is water. The land area is about 2.77 square kilometers (1.07 square miles).
Neighboring Communities
Lake Angelus shares its borders with several other communities:
- To the north and east, it borders the city of Auburn Hills.
- To the south, it borders the city of Pontiac.
- To the west, it borders Waterford Township.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lake Angelus has changed over the years. A census is a count of all the people in a place.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 27 | — | |
| 1940 | 139 | 414.8% | |
| 1950 | 123 | −11.5% | |
| 1960 | 231 | 87.8% | |
| 1970 | 573 | 148.1% | |
| 1980 | 397 | −30.7% | |
| 1990 | 328 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 326 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 290 | −11.0% | |
| 2020 | 287 | −1.0% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 290 people living in Lake Angelus. Most residents were White (96.2%). A small percentage were African American (0.3%), Asian (2.8%), or from two or more races (0.7%). About 0.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was 55.3 years old. Many residents (43.8%) were between 45 and 64 years old. About 27.6% were 65 years or older.
Education
Some parts of Lake Angelus are included in the Pontiac School District.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Angelus para niños
