Lakeview, Georgia facts for kids
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Lakeview, Georgia
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Location in Catoosa County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Catoosa, Walker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.28 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,777 |
| • Density | 2,102.55/sq mi (811.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| zip code |
30741
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| Area code(s) | 706/762 |
| FIPS code | 13-44900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332171 |
Lakeview is a special kind of community in the state of Georgia, USA. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government defines for counting people.
Lakeview is located in two different counties: Catoosa and Walker. In 2020, about 4,777 people lived there. Lakeview is also part of the larger Chattanooga metropolitan area, which includes parts of both Tennessee and Georgia.
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History of Lakeview
Lakeview started as a planned community in 1925. It was built right next to Lake Winnepesaukah. Today, the famous Lake Winnie amusement park is still located within Lakeview's borders.
Geography of Lakeview
Lakeview is found at specific coordinates: 34°58'42" North and 85°15'26" West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact location on a map.
The area of Lakeview is about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.44%, is water.
People and Population
The number of people living in Lakeview has changed over the years. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,403 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,184 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,820 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,839 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,777 | −1.3% | |
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Lakeview was first officially counted as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 1980 U.S. Census.
Who Lives in Lakeview?
In 2020, there were 4,777 people living in Lakeview. These people made up 1,821 households, which are like homes or families living together. Out of these, 1,318 were families.
The community of Lakeview is made up of people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups in 2020:
- Most people (about 86.18%) were White, not counting Hispanic or Latino people.
- About 2.87% were Black or African American.
- Around 0.42% were Native American or Alaska Native.
- About 0.92% were Asian.
- A small number (0.25%) were Pacific Islander.
- About 0.25% were from some other race.
- Around 5.21% were of Mixed Race, meaning they identified with more than one race.
- Hispanic or Latino people made up about 3.89% of the population. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeview (Georgia) para niños
