Lake Victoria, Michigan facts for kids
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Lake Victoria, Michigan
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Location within Clinton County
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 Lake Victoria, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lake Victoria, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Victor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 984 |
| • Density | 1,197.08/sq mi (462.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48848 (Laingsburg)
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-45190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583748 |
Lake Victoria is a small community in Clinton County, in the state of Michigan, USA. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area with a name and boundaries, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Lake Victoria is part of Victor Township. In 2010, about 930 people lived there.
Community History
The area known as Lake Victoria was officially recognized as a census-designated place (CDP) for the first time in the 2010 census. This was important because it meant the community now had official boundaries and its population could be counted separately.
About the Geography
The Lake Victoria CDP covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.72 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.82 square miles (2.13 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.23 square miles (0.59 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up about 21.9% of the total area.
The community is built around a lake that shares its name, Lake Victoria. It's located in the eastern part of Victor Township. The eastern edge of the community also marks the eastern border of Victor Township and Clinton County. To the east of Lake Victoria is Sciota Township, which is in Shiawassee County.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 984 | — | |
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The population of Lake Victoria has changed over time. In the 2020 census, the community had a population of 984 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the area.
