Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan facts for kids
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Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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 Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Township | Hagar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.93 sq mi (10.18 km2) |
| • Land | 3.83 sq mi (9.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,101 |
| • Density | 287.09/sq mi (110.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49038
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-44820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0629980 |
Lake Michigan Beach is a community in Berrien County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is not an official city or town. Instead, it is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area grouped together for counting people in the 2020 census. In 2020, about 1,101 people lived there.
The community is located in Hagar Township. It sits right on the shore of Lake Michigan. Some people also call this area Hagar Shores.
History of Lake Michigan Beach
Lake Michigan Beach was started in 1922. At first, it was mostly a place where people went for summer vacations. Over time, it grew into a community with many people living there all year round.
The name "Hagar Shores" became popular in 1958. This happened because the post office did not accept the name "Lake Michigan Beach" for mail services.
Geography and Location
Lake Michigan Beach is located right next to Lake Michigan. This makes it a great spot for enjoying the water and beaches.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the community is about 10.2 square kilometers (3.93 square miles). Most of this area, about 9.9 square kilometers (3.83 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.10 square miles), is water. This water area makes up about 2.44% of the total.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,509 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,216 | −19.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,101 | −9.5% | |
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The number of people living in Lake Michigan Beach has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,509 people. By 2010, the population was 1,216. In the most recent count in 2020, 1,101 people lived there.
In 2000, the community had 635 households. The average household had about 2.38 people. The average family had about 2.93 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 24.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the community was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Michigan Beach para niños
