Lakeview, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lakeview, Alabama
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City Hall in Lakeview
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Location of Lakeview in DeKalb County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Counties | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 248.46/sq mi (95.89/km2) |
| FIPS code | 01-40888 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405980 |
Lakeview is a small town in DeKalb County, Alabama. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 161 people lived there. Lakeview sits on top of a place called Sand Mountain.
Where is Lakeview Located?
Lakeview is in the western part of DeKalb County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°23′32″N 85°58′24″W / 34.39222°N 85.97333°W.
The town is right along Alabama State Route 75. This road goes northeast about 10 miles (16 km) to Rainsville. It also goes southwest about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to Geraldine.
How Big is Lakeview?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lakeview covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2). All of this area is land. There is no water within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Lakeview?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 13 | — | |
| 1980 | 441 | 3,292.3% | |
| 1990 | 166 | −62.4% | |
| 2000 | 163 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 143 | −12.3% | |
| 2020 | 161 | 12.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 163 people living in Lakeview. These people lived in 65 different homes. About 49 of these were families.
Most people in Lakeview were White (95.09%). A smaller number were Native American (3.68%). Some people were from two or more races (1.23%).
About 30.8% of homes had kids under 18 living there. Most homes (63.1%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.51 people. The average family had about 2.94 people.
The town's population had different age groups. About 22.1% were under 18 years old. About 18.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Lakeview was 42 years old.
