Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana facts for kids
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Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana
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Location in Lake County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Cedar Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,332 |
| • Density | 1,180.85/sq mi (455.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46356
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-41058 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393077 |
Lake Dalecarlia is a small community in Lake County, Indiana, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
The community gets its name from the Dalarna region in Sweden. It is built around a lake that was finished in the 1920s. In 2020, about 1,332 people lived here.
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Exploring Lake Dalecarlia's Location
Lake Dalecarlia is found in the southern part of Lake County, Indiana. It surrounds a lake that shares its name.
Where is Lake Dalecarlia?
This community is at the northern end of Cedar Creek Township. The town of Cedar Lake is right next to it, to the north.
Land and Water Areas
The total area of Lake Dalecarlia is about 3.6 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 2.9 square kilometers (1.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square kilometers (0.27 square miles), is water. This means nearly 20% of the area is covered by water!
The lake itself is a reservoir. It was created on Cedar Creek. Cedar Creek flows south into the Kankakee River. The Kankakee River is part of the larger Illinois River watershed. This means the water from Lake Dalecarlia eventually flows into the Illinois River.
People of Lake Dalecarlia
The population of Lake Dalecarlia has changed a little over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,276 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,285 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,355 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,332 | −1.7% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
Who Lives in Lake Dalecarlia?
In 2000, there were 1,285 people living in Lake Dalecarlia. These people lived in 506 households. About 363 of these were families.
Most people in Lake Dalecarlia are White (98.21%). A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.33% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 28.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (62.6%) were married couples living together.
The community has people of all ages. In 2000:
- 22.8% were under 18 years old.
- 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Lake Dalecarlia was 39 years.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Dalecarlia (Indiana) para niños
