Lake Township, Missaukee County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lake Township, Michigan
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Left: location within Missaukee County and an administered portion of the Jennings CDP (pink); Right: Location in the state of Michigan
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 Lake Township, Missaukee County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lake Township, Missaukee County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Missaukee |
| Established | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.04 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Land | 31.56 sq mi (81.7 km2) |
| • Water | 4.47 sq mi (11.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,827 |
| • Density | 89.6/sq mi (34.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-113-44380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626577 |
Lake Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Missaukee County, Michigan. In 2020, about 2,827 people lived here. This makes it the most populated area in Missaukee County.
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Communities in Lake Township
Lake Township is home to one main community.
What is Jennings, Michigan?
- Jennings is a small community located in the northern part of the township. It is considered an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own separate city government. It's also a "census-designated place," which is an area the government counts for population statistics.
Geography of Lake Township
Lake Township is located in the western part of Missaukee County. It shares borders with Lake City to the northeast. Lake City is the main town of the county. To the west, Lake Township borders Wexford County.
How Big is Lake Township?
The township covers a total area of about 36 square miles (93 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 31.56 square miles (81.74 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 4.47 square miles (11.58 square kilometers), is water. This means about 12.41% of the township is covered by water!
Lakes and Rivers in the Area
Lake Township has several large and beautiful lakes. These include Lake Missaukee, Crooked Lake, Lake Sapphire, and Round Lake. The Clam River also flows through the southern part of the township. This river eventually joins the larger Muskegon River.
Highways and Roads
Two important state highways pass through or along Lake Township.
Major Roads in Lake Township
M-55 is a state highway that runs mostly east to west through the southern part of the township.
M-66 forms most of the eastern border of Lake Township.
Population and People
Understanding the population helps us learn about the people who live in Lake Township.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 636 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,099 | 72.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,405 | 27.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,207 | −14.1% | |
| 1930 | 351 | −70.9% | |
| 1940 | 410 | 16.8% | |
| 1950 | 433 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 427 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 524 | 22.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,345 | 156.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,980 | 47.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,468 | 24.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,800 | 13.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,827 | 1.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,468 people living in Lake Township. These people lived in 1,005 different homes. About 756 of these homes were families. The population density was about 77.9 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Lake Township?
Most people in Lake Township are White (97.61%). A small number of people are African American (0.12%), Native American (0.53%), or Asian (0.49%). Some people (1.22%) identify with two or more races. About 1.09% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
In 2000, about 28.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (64.1%) were married couples living together. About 7% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present. About 20.2% of all homes were individuals living alone. Of these, 8.6% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average home had about 2.45 people. The average family had about 2.78 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Lake Township is spread across different age groups. About 22.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 27.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old. Another large group, 27.2%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 16.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 42 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Lake Township was $36,934. For families, the average income was $42,059. Men earned about $30,339 on average, while women earned about $22,148. The average income per person in the township was $18,332.
About 7% of families and 9.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 11.3% of those under 18 years old and 6.9% of those aged 65 or older.
