Lakeview, Michigan facts for kids
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Lakeview, Michigan
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Village
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Location within Montcalm County and the state of Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Township | Cato |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,024 |
| • Density | 684.03/sq mi (264.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48850
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-45240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398389 |
Lakeview is a small village located in Montcalm County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It's part of Cato Township. In 2020, about 1,024 people lived there.
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History of Lakeview Village
Lakeview was first settled in 1858. A man named Albert S. French, who came from New York, officially planned out the village in 1867. Before that, the area was a camp site for Native American people.
French chose the name "Lakeview" because the village is right next to Tamarack Lake. A post office opened in Lakeview on October 7, 1867, with Hiram S. Barton as the first postmaster. By 1879, Lakeview became a stop on the Chicago, Saginaw and Canada Railroad, which helped the village grow.
Exploring Lakeview's Geography
Lakeview is in the northern part of Montcalm County. It sits on the western side of Tamarack Lake. This lake is about 19 miles north of Greenville.
The village covers a total area of about 1.83 square miles. Most of this area, about 1.50 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.33 square miles, is water, mainly from Tamarack Lake. Water from Tamarack Lake flows north into Tamarack Creek. This creek then goes west towards the Little Muskegon River, which eventually leads to Lake Michigan.
Roads and Connections
Two main state highways are near Lakeview. M-46 runs along the southern edge of the village. If you go east on M-46, you'll reach Edmore in about 11 miles. Going west, you'll get to U.S. Route 131 near Howard City in about 12 miles.
Another highway, M-91, starts at M-46 near Lakeview and goes south to Greenville.
The Lakeview post office uses the ZIP code 48850. It serves not only Lakeview but also parts of several nearby townships. These include Cato, Belvidere, Douglass, Pine, and Winfield townships in Montcalm County. It also serves parts of Hinton and Millbrook townships in Mecosta County.
Population and People of Lakeview
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 599 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,024 | 71.0% | |
| 1900 | 935 | −8.7% | |
| 1910 | 954 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 886 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 850 | −4.1% | |
| 1940 | 824 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 975 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,126 | 15.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,118 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,139 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,108 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,112 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,007 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,024 | 1.7% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, there were 1,007 people living in Lakeview. These people lived in 438 households, and 259 of those were families. The village had about 662.5 people per square mile of land.
Most of the people in Lakeview were White (96.3%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (39.3%) were married couples. The average age of people in Lakeview was 41.3 years old.
Lakeview's Climate
Lakeview has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the village experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes be humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold. This climate type is known as "Dfb" on climate maps, according to the Köppen Climate Classification system.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeview (Míchigan) para niños
