Lakeridge, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lakeridge, Nevada
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 Lakeridge, Nevada
Location in Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,400 ft (2,000 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 409 |
| • Density | 281.10/sq mi (108.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89413
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
| FIPS code | 32-39100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583937 |
Lakeridge is a small community located in Douglas County, Nevada, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government identifies for gathering statistics, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. According to the 2020 census, about 409 people live in Lakeridge.
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Where is Lakeridge?
Lakeridge is found in the far western part of Nevada. It sits right on the eastern shore of the famous Lake Tahoe. This beautiful lake is known for its clear blue water and stunning mountain views.
How Big is Lakeridge?
The total area of Lakeridge is about 1.53 square miles (3.97 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 1.46 square miles (3.77 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.08 square miles (0.20 square kilometers), is water, mostly from Lake Tahoe.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 50 is the main road that goes through Lakeridge. This road helps people travel to other places. If you go south on U.S. Route 50 for about 6 miles (10 kilometers), you will reach the border of California. If you travel northeast for about 19 miles (31 kilometers), you will arrive at Carson City, which is the capital city of Nevada.
Who Lives in Lakeridge?
This section talks about the people who live in Lakeridge. It uses information from official counts of people, called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 371 | — | |
| 2020 | 409 | 10.2% | |
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In 2010, the population of Lakeridge was 371 people. By the year 2020, the population had grown to 409 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeridge (Nevada) para niños
